People & Culture Manager

Job Title: People & Culture Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Industry: Non-Profit / Human Resources

Compensation: $35.00 – $40.00 / Hourly - Contract to Hire

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, HYBRID 2 – 3 days onsite

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

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring for our client, a well-established nonprofit celebrating decades of impact.

Job Description:

The People & Culture Manager leads the daily operations of the People & Culture team, ensuring efficient management of benefits, onboarding/offboarding, compliance, and team development initiatives. This role reports directly to senior leadership and oversees a small HR operations team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily People & Culture operations, including benefits administration, learning programs, and employee onboarding/offboarding.
• Supervise and develop HR Operations Associates, fostering team growth and efficiency.
• Ensure accurate and timely benefits administration, including healthcare, retirement plans (403B), and leave management.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, updating policies as needed.
• Support performance management processes such as goal setting, reviews, and feedback cycles.
• Lead HR-related projects and initiatives, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Provide guidance and support to employees on benefits, leaves, and HR policies.
• Generate reports and documentation for audits and organizational assessments.
• Partner with leadership to reinforce company culture and values across the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• HR certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).
• 5–7 years of experience in HR roles, with at least 3–5 years in management.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, benefits administration, and employment law.
• Experience managing high-volume onboarding/offboarding processes.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments and adaptable to change.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience with HR software (ADP preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.

Additional Details:

• Contract-to-hire opportunity
• Start date: ASAP

Perks:

• Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility based on season
• Collaborative team environment

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants 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. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.