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Senior HR Associate, Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Senior HR Associate, Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

An outstanding Financial Services firm is looking for a Senior HR Associate who’s ready to dive in and make an impact. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the firm’s people operations, leading full-cycle recruiting, driving key HR initiatives, and partnering directly with senior leaders and portfolio companies. If you thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and want to grow across the full spectrum of HR, this is your chance to join a collaborative team that’s “all in it together” and passionate about building something exceptional!

Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for operations, finance, and compliance roles, from sourcing through offer acceptance.
  • Support and track C-suite hiring for portfolio companies, including pipeline building, database management, and preparation of quarterly reports.
  • Partner confidently with senior leaders, partners, and operating partners throughout the recruitment process.
  • Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, including temporary coverage during a maternity leave period.
  • Lead the implementation of a new HRIS system, keeping the HR team aligned with deadlines and deliverables (no prior system implementation experience required).
  • Provide support to leadership with scheduling needs and coordination.
  • Manage SEO sponsorship relationships and coordinate volunteer opportunities with the investment team.
  • Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Support annual HR processes, including benefits enrollment, performance reviews, and policy updates.
  • Assist employees and managers with HR-related inquiries, policies, and best practices to promote a positive employee experience.
  • Contribute to employee engagement, learning and development initiatives, and other HR projects as the role evolves.

Ideal Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 4–7 years of HR experience, ideally at the senior associate level.
  • Experience in smaller firms or professional services strongly preferred.
  • Background across recruiting, scheduling, and HR generalist responsibilities required; agency recruiting experience acceptable if adaptable to an in-house environment.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in engaging senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment with shifting priorities every six months.
  • Highly proactive, organized, and team-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to manage urgent, time-sensitive matters and support multiple time zones globally.
  • Outgoing personality with strong relationship-building skills.

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Up to $140,000 salary per year (based on experience)

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