HR Specialist

Post Date

Nov 10, 2022

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60601
US
Mar 18, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Customer Service

Req #

CHI-496946

Pay Rate

$26 - $33 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Kemper Corporate Services is seeking to hire an experienced, Temporary HR Specialist to work at our Kemper office. The HR Specialist will process various HR transactions related to the areas of benefits, HR Systems and Payroll. You will work with the HR Services team to provide a centralized point of contact and expertise for company employees to ask questions and gain assistance while ensuring fair and equal application of benefit administration. This position includes stable hours, M-F during the day (no weekends) and the chance to work with a great HR group.



Responsibilities:

Respond to employees inquiries and service requests that are submitted to either the team 800 number or shared HR Services team email box. Areas of inquiry include benefits enrollment, benefit administration, Leave of Absence, HR Systems, payroll/time & attendance and Verification of Employment.

Effectively communicate an answer, policy or resolution for the inquiry. Document service request details into the tracking system and respond, elevate or reroute if necessary.

Enter new hire information from the Talent Acquisition team into HRMS. Compare documents to ensure information is accurate and complete.

Invites and delivers the weekly benefits orientation WebEx presentation to new hires. Ensures that the presentation is updated and contains accurate and current information.

Provides assistance to employees in the new hire enrollment process. Follows up with employees who do not enroll within given time frame.

Answers inquiries regarding payroll and timesheets. Communicates resolution to payroll or escalates unresolved issues or issues needing research by Payroll.

Meets with new employees to collect new hire paperwork, create personnel files and complete I-9 Employment Verification forms.

Processes simple employee changes submitted in UltiPro such as address changes and org changes ensuring accuracy, compliance and confidentially.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

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Required Skills & Experience

1+ years of HR experience in benefit processing or general HR.

Intermediate knowledge and skills in MS Office and HR software.

High level of detail and accuracy in a high-volume environment.

Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

HS diploma, Associates or BA in HR preferred.

LOA/STD/ADA experience preferred.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.