livingHR

livingHR

Fractional HRBP / HR Generalist

Chicago, IL

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$75kDetected 55 days ago
Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementM&AEmployment LawCommunication

About the role

  • We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner / Generalist with demonstrated M&A integration expertise to support a client engagement based in Chicago.
  • This hybrid role requires a consultative professional who can operate independently, navigate complex organizational change, and deliver credible HR partnership at pace.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver human-centric HR solutions that improve workplace experiences
  • Support M&A integration activities including org design, cultural onboarding, workforce transitions, and employee communications
  • Partner with livingHR Principals and client stakeholders to drive measurable value
  • Manage and optimize HR workflows and employee data within Paylocity
  • Track billable work and maintain accurate project documentation
  • Demonstrated M&A HR experience including due diligence support, integration planning, and workforce transition

Requirements

  • Paylocity experience is required -- hands-on configuration, reporting, and day-to-day HR operations
  • 5+ years in an HRBP or HR Generalist role, ideally within a consulting, professional services, or multi-client environment
  • Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies
  • Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Nice to have

  • PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or platform certifications
  • Experience supporting PE-backed or high-growth organizations through rapid change
  • Familiarity with multi-state HR compliance, particularly Illinois employment law
  • Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require
  • livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis.
  • Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs.
  • This engagement is structured as a 3-month contract with the potential for conversion to a permanent hire based on mutual fit.
  • livingHR · The Work Agency™ · livinghr.com http://livinghr.com

Compensation

  • Duration: 3-month contract with option to convert to permanent hire
  • livingHR is The Work Agency™, a national boutique HR advisory and consulting firm built to make work better.
  • We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR managed services, professional services, and products.
  • We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.
  • We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner / Generalist with demonstrated M&A integration expertise to support a client engagement based in Chicago.
  • This hybrid role requires a consultative professional who can operate independently, navigate complex organizational change, and deliver credible HR partnership at pace.

Benefits

  • Comfort working in flexible, project-based engagements

Company info

  • livingHR is The Work Agency™, a national boutique HR advisory and consulting firm built to make work better.
  • We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR managed services, professional services, and products.
  • We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.

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