On Demand HR Business Partner/Consultant

Be the next FACE of MRA!

Friendly. Accountable. Centered on Members. Engaged.

That's the FACE Culture - and what we live and breathe here at MRA.

MRA-The Management Association is seeking an HR Business Partner to join our HR Services team. This On Demand, hybrid role works directly with our member companies-on-site at locations in northeastern Illinois -providing hands-on HR expertise that drives real business results.

Because this is an on-demand role, your workload will shift based on active member assignments. The ability to pick up new projects quickly, manage several at once, and pivot when priorities change is essential. Please note: This is an on-demand role with no guaranteed hours. Assignments are project-based and vary in scope and duration - making it an ideal fit for an experienced HR consultant who values flexibility over a predictable schedule.

As an HR consultant, you'll partner with organizations across multiple industries, serving as a trusted advisor on both strategic and day-to-day HR challenges. Think Jill or Jack of all HR Trades: one day you're tackling employee relations and open enrollment, the next you're advising leaders, improving processes, or jumping in solve compliance quandaries. If you're the HR professional others turn to for the tough stuff-and you thrive on variety, autonomy, and impact-you'll feel right at home here.

Every day is different. Every member company is unique. And your work directly helps businesses build stronger, more effective workplaces.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate and complete ongoing assignments for members (clients) using sound HR practice principles and in the most cost-effective manner.
• You will provide HR support to member organizations ranging from 10 employees to 10,000. Example responsibilities include:
  
  • Payroll & benefits administration
  • Policy interpretation & implementation
  • Coaching leaders on a variety of employee-related issues.
  • Employee life-cycle management
  • HR Compliance
  • Day-to-Day HR Support
  • Employee Relations
  
  
• In addition to a focus on HR Assignments, you may also support members with the following project types:
  
  • Employee handbooks development
  • HR & Payroll Audits
  • 3rd Party Investigations
  • HR Systems Implementation and Integration
  • Other strategic projects
  
  

• Maintain accurate billable service records and complete semi-monthly time and activity reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• Minimum of 10-12 years of HR experience.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP Certification a plus
• Proficient in MS Office software.
• Strong knowledge of multiple HRIS platforms. ADP WFN, UKG Pro, Paylocity, Paycom, and/or Paycor preferred.
• Prior hands-on experience processing payroll
• The ability to travel to member companies on-site within an hour of Schaumburg, IL.