Human Resources and Payroll Specialist

First Midwest Group is looking to add a high-impact HR & Payroll Specialist to our team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a broad, hands-on HR role supporting 200 employees across multiple businesses, including hospitality, senior living, self-storage, and more.

You’ll be joining a lean, two-person HR team, where your work will directly influence operations, employee experience, and organizational success.

About the Role

This role is a blend of payroll, benefits administration, and recruiting, with a strong focus on execution, follow-through, and building strong relationships across our businesses.

We are also entering an exciting phase with a renewed focus on company culture, engagement, and consistency across all entities—and this role will play a key part in supporting that effort.

What You’ll Do

Payroll (Core Function)

• Process and manage payroll across multiple entities
• Audit timecards, PTO, and ensure accuracy and compliance
• Track and enter employee changes (hires, terminations, pay changes)
• Manage garnishments, deductions, and payroll reporting

Benefits & Employee Support

• Serve as the primary contact for benefits enrollment and employee questions
• Manage onboarding benefits setup and eligibility
• Coordinate open enrollment and vendor communication
• Review and approve benefit-related invoices for payment

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage job postings on Indeed, LinkedIn, and other platforms
• Source and screen candidates, conduct phone interviews
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers
• Facilitate pre-employment processes (background checks, E-Verify, onboarding)

HR Operations

• Track and manage time-off requests and reporting
• Maintain employee records and HR systems
• Assist with compliance reporting and audits (EEO, ACA, etc.)
• Partner with leadership and managers across all business units

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of experience in HR, payroll, or a related role
• Strong attention to detail—especially in payroll and data accuracy
• Experience with benefits administration and HR systems
• Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow through

Why This Role Matters

This is not a siloed HR position. You will be:

• A key operator ensuring payroll and benefits run smoothly
• A front-line touchpoint for employees across all businesses
• A partner in shaping culture and improving employee experience
• A critical part of building scalable HR processes in a growing organization

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If you’re someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys variety, and wants to make a meaningful impact across a diverse organization, we’d love to connect.