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 the People Operations team and keep its Chicago office running smoothly. The role combines support for employee experience—including onboarding, benefits, employee records, compliance activities, and administrative requests—with office operations such as supplies, pantry management, lunch coordination, and events. The position works closely with People Operations, Finance, and employees, and serves as a friendly point of contact for employee questions. The role is based in Attain’s Chicago office and requires in-person work on a hybrid schedule, with four days per week in the office. Attain is targeting candidates based in the Chicago area and is not offering relocation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, proactive, reliable, comfortable handling sensitive information discreetly, and able to manage multiple priorities while helping create a welcoming and efficient workplace.

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 support the I-9 process for new hires.
Coordinate new hire orientation, present HR-specific materials, and schedule and coordinate 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.
Order 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.