Office Administrator & People Partner

Attain•Chicago, IL

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Attain is seeking an organized, employee-oriented Office Administrator & People Partner to support its People Operations team and keep its Chicago office running smoothly. The role combines employee-experience support—including onboarding, benefits, employee records, and administrative tasks—with office operations. The position works closely with People Operations, Finance, and employees and serves as a friendly point of contact for employee questions. It is based in the Chicago office and requires in-person work four days per week on a hybrid schedule. Attain is targeting candidates based in the Chicago area and is not offering relocation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, reliable, and skilled at juggling multiple priorities. They handle sensitive information with discretion and take pride in making the office a great place to work. During the first year, the successful candidate will build relationships across the company as a go-to person for employee questions and requests; help create smooth onboarding and offboarding experiences; establish reliable office operations; support compliance and benefits activities accurately; develop processes and documentation for the People Operations team; and help make the Chicago office a great place to work.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in People Operations, HR, administration, or office operations.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort handling confidential employee information.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Sheets, Docs, and Forms, and Slack.
Friendly, reliable, and people-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with benefits administration, including health insurance, FSAs, and HSAs.
Experience with HRIS platforms or HR systems.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Prepare welcome materials, set up employee records, coordinate first-day logistics, and assist with the I-9 process for new hires.
Coordinate new hire orientation, including presenting HR-specific materials and scheduling and coordinating meetings with presenters and employees.
Answer employee questions about benefits, payroll, HR policies, and office operations.
Process employee requests, such as address changes, beneficiary updates, and new hire paperwork.
Support benefits enrollment during open enrollment periods, including FSAs, HSAs, and health insurance.
Help coordinate employee offboarding.
Manage the office pantry by ordering and restocking coffee, beverages, snacks, and supplies.
Coordinate weekly office lunches by communicating options, collecting orders, and managing delivery.
Handle ordering of office supplies, equipment, and company swag.
Support office events and team outings.
Assist the People Operations team with administrative tasks and compliance-related communications.
Build processes and documentation to help the People Operations team work more smoothly.
Respond to employee questions and requests and support a welcoming, efficient Chicago office.