HR Talent and Culture Manager

Job Title: HR Talent & Culture Manager

Location (city, state): Park Ridge, IL (Hybrid)

Industry: Professional Services / Association

Pay: $38–$40.50/hour (based on experience)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring an HR Talent & Culture Manager on behalf of one of our clients, with a collaborative, people-first culture. The organization has a small HR team and values long-term tenure, internal promotion, and employee engagement.

Job Description:

The HR Talent & Culture Manager plays a key role in shaping workplace culture while supporting core HR functions. This position blends recruiting, DEI initiatives, onboarding, employee engagement, and HR operations. It’s an excellent opportunity for an HR Generalist ready to step into a broader, more visible role.

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, with the intent to convert based on performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and partner with internal committees to support organizational goals
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for a low-to-moderate hiring volume throughout the year
• Coordinate onboarding programs, including new hire orientations and 30/60/90-day check-ins
• Serve as a liaison with international offices and support cross-functional HR projects
• Oversee internal communications efforts, including intranet content and employee spotlights
• Maintain employee data within the HRIS system and support benefits and payroll reporting
• Act as backup support for payroll processing and time & attendance tracking
• Assist with employee events, training programs, and internal development initiatives
• Provide general HR operational support and handle confidential information with discretion

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience (generalist background preferred)
• Hands-on experience with recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations
• Working knowledge of HRIS platforms (Paycor strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of confidentiality requirements, including PHI
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; HR certifications are a plus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a small, collaborative HR team

Perks:

• Supportive leadership and strong team tenure
• Hybrid work schedule
• Excellent long-term benefits upon conversion, including retirement options
• Opportunity to grow into a higher-level HR title

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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