HR Specialist

• Handle core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, benefits coordination, and hiring support across multiple legal practice groups
• Move tasks forward independently, taking work off the Director of Operations' plate across HR, operations, and administrative buckets
• Support Marketing Director with project coordination, logistics, and occasional communications support
• Support firm culture by serving as a visible, approachable presence during in-office days
• Assist with employee relations touchpoints by helping maintain documentation, answering routine questions, and escalating issues appropriately
• Help coordinate firm-wide events, meetings, trainings, and practice group activities as needed
• Maintain organized records, track follow-ups, and ensure timely completion of HR and operations work
• Build trust across the firm by delivering strong follow-through, consistency, and steady support-balancing warmth with resilience

• Bachelor's degree preferred, not required
• 1+ year of HR Experience
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities
• Strong organizational skills and reliability
• able to manage multiple tasks without constant reminders
• Preferred: Experience supporting both HR and marketing functions

Experience supporting both HR and marketing functions

• Full benefits package
• Hybrid schedule
• Opportunities to grow within a respected Chicago law firm
• Friendly and collaborative administrative environment