What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR/People Specialist position at Forum Health?
Company Overview
At Forum Health, we?re committed to transforming healthcare through innovation, personalized medicine, and a collaborative culture that puts people first?our patients and our teams. We?re a fast-growing organization that thrives on passion, trust, and the power of connection. If you?re excited to help shape the future of healthcare while building strong, people-focused solutions, we?d love to meet you.
Summary
We are looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented People Specialist/Human Resources Specialist who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about supporting people, processes, and culture. The HR Specialist will play a key role in onboarding, HRIS and payroll administration, benefits coordination, and employee lifecycle support for a nationwide team.
Key Responsibilities
Onboarding
- Lead the full onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience
- Coordinate equipment, IT access, and first-day details (e.g., scrubs, name tags, etc.)
- Send and track new hire training invitations and orientation sessions
HRIS & Records Management
- Maintain accurate data within the HRIS system
- Manage personnel files in compliance with company and regulatory requirements
Payroll
- Serve as the primary partner with the organization?s Paychex managed services team
- Act as the internal payroll liaison for colleague questions and issue resolution
Benefits & Compliance
- Support benefits enrollment and provide ongoing day-to-day benefits guidance
- Ensure EDI feed and data accuracy for benefits vendors
- Track FMLA and manage related documentation
- Oversee required compliance and training administration
Employee Lifecycle Support
- Manage offboarding processes with consistency and care
- Provide responsive HR support to colleagues and leaders across the organization
Recruiting Support
- Assist with resume screening and candidate coordination to support high-volume recruiting efforts
What You?ll Bring
- Paychex experience required
- Degree: Associates Degree or higher required
- 2?4 years of HR experience in a generalist, coordinator, or specialist capacity
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and follow-through skills
- Clear, approachable, and professional communication style
- A people-first mindset with strong attention to detail
- Experience with onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS systems (preferred)
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: The annual base salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. Annual base salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and or licensures. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations
- Location: Hybrid - Lisle, IL. 2 days in office.
- Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off
- Visa Sponsorship: Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
We are located at
2300 Cabot Drive
Lisle, IL 60532
Why Join Us
You?ll join a collaborative, growth-oriented organization that?s redefining healthcare through innovation and compassion. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
*Unsolicited resumes from vendors/agencies will not be considered and will become the property of Forum Health*
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000