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HR Specialist - Contract

QPS Employment Group
$25.00 / hr
United States, Illinois, Buffalo Grove
Nov 07, 2025
Position Title: HR Specialist - Contract

Wage: $25.00 - $32.00/hour

We are seeking a detail-oriented HR Specialist to join our client's HR team on a temporary basis for 6-12 weeks to support daily HR operations and ensure a smooth employee experience. This role is ideal for an HR professional who can step in quickly, manage multiple priorities, and help maintain consistent HR processes during a busy period. This temporary position offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact within a collaborative HR team. You'll gain valuable experience supporting a range of HR functions while helping to strengthen employee engagement and operational efficiency. This is a fully onsite role with a Buffalo Grove, IL manufacturer with a pay rate of $25-32/hr.

HR Specialist Responsibilities:

- Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures

- Support full-cycle recruitment efforts including job postings, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating background checks

- Oversee onboarding and offboarding activities to ensure a professional and efficient experience

- Maintain employee records and data accuracy within the HRIS system

- Assist with payroll processing using ADP

- Assist with employee relations documentation and help ensure timely resolution of concerns

- Support benefits administration and open enrollment activities as needed

- Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal company policies

- Generate and maintain HR reports related to headcount, turnover, and other key metrics

- Contribute to HR projects and initiatives in areas such as engagement, training, and process improvement

Requirements for HR Specialist:

- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

- 2+ years of HR experience desired. Manufacturing industry experience a plus

- Working knowledge of HR practices, employment law, and compliance requirements

- Payroll experience preferred

- Experience using HRIS systems (e.g., ADP, UKG, Workday) preferred

- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality

- PHR or SHRM-CP certification and/or bilingual in Spanish and English a plus

If interested in this contract HR Specialist contract role, please apply now. For additional career opportunities with Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions, please visit our website at acceleratepros.com.

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