Human Resources Specialist

BARRINGTON ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS, LTD•Schaumburg, IL

17d•Hybrid

About The Position

Barrington Orthopedic Specialists was established in 1980 with a philosophy of treating patients as you would want to be treated. The practice has remained as the premier orthopedic provider of the northwest Chicago suburbs, providing compassionate, individualized care for patients' bones, joints, and muscle injuries and conditions. We have five locations in Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Palatine, Bartlett, and Buffalo Grove. The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for supporting key HR functions including full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and leave management. This role serves as a primary point of contact for employees and leaders, ensuring a positive employee experience while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
2–5 years of HR experience required, preferably in a generalist or HR representative role
Experience with recruitment, benefits administration, and leave management strongly preferred
Knowledge of employment laws including FMLA and ADA
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare or multi-site organizations
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)
Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems (UKG strongly preferred)
Experience with Benefit and Leave Management
Experience with payroll is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offer coordination
Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
Ensure a consistent, equitable, and compliant hiring process
Coordinate background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment requirements
Facilitate new hire onboarding, including orientation and new hire paperwork
Ensure a smooth transition for new employees by coordinating training, system access, and departmental integration
Maintain onboarding materials and continuously improve the new hire experience
Administer employee benefit programs including health, dental, vision, retirement, and voluntary benefits
Serve as a point of contact for employee benefit inquiries and issue resolution
Coordinate open enrollment processes, communications, and system updates
Partner with benefit vendors and payroll to ensure accurate deductions and enrollments
Administer employee leave programs, including compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and applicable state leave laws
Review leave requests, determine eligibility, and provide required employee notifications
Track and monitor leave usage, including intermittent leave, ensuring accurate documentation
Communicate with employees, managers, and healthcare providers to obtain necessary certifications
Support return-to-work processes and coordinate with leadership on accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in HRIS systems
Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and procedures
Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Assist with HR projects, reporting, and process improvements
Assist HR department with providing Payroll back up support as needed.