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BRIDGE Housing Corporation · 3 weeks ago

HR Operations & Special Projects Lead

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24/hr - $32/hr

2+ years exp

BRIDGE Housing Corporation is seeking an HR Operations & Special Projects Lead to support two senior principals in coordinating HR operations and special projects. The role requires a highly organized and detail-driven individual to manage HR processes, ensure effective communication, and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced environment.

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Responsibilities

Act as a primary coordination partner to two senior principals, helping manage priorities, workflows, and follow-up

Serve as a gatekeeper for communications, assisting with high-volume email and ensuring urgent or high-impact items are addressed

Attend meetings, capture clear notes, decisions, action items, owners, and deadlines

Maintain task trackers and project lists; proactively follow up to ensure execution and completion

Drive special projects independently from start to finish, identifying next steps without needing detailed instruction

Coordinate across teams to keep work aligned, on track, and moving forward

Anticipate issues, flag risks early, and propose solutions

Maintain organized documentation, trackers, and files related to projects and decisions

Administer and support HR programs including onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, HRIS updates, employee files, and compliance tracking

Manage end-to-end onboarding processes including offer documentation, background checks, new hire paperwork, HRIS setup, orientation coordination, and 30/60/90-day check-ins

Coordinate resignation and termination processes, required documentation, exit packets, and system updates

Support benefits administration including enrollments, changes, renewals, and open enrollment support; respond to employee benefit questions

Maintain accurate and compliant employee records, including personnel files, onboarding documents, and HRIS data; assist with audits, legal requests, and reporting as needed

Serve as a primary point of contact for the HR inbox and helpdesk, responding promptly to employee inquiries

Compile and maintain documentation for compliance, reporting, and annual HR requirements

Support HR projects and initiatives as needed, including recruitment coordination, job postings, offer support, and reference checks

Qualification

HR coordinationHR operationsOnboarding processesBenefits administrationMicrosoft OfficeHRIS supportProfessionalismOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsSelf-starterAttention to detail

Required

2+ years of experience in HR coordination, HR operations, or a similar execution-focused role

Strong understanding of HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, and employee records

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail—this role does not work without them

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal oversight

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-starter with a bias toward action and follow-through

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited direction and evolving priorities

High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

ADP experience a plus

Company

BRIDGE Housing Corporation

BRIDGE Housing Corporation, a leading nonprofit developer of affordable homes, creates and manages a range of high-quality, affordable homes for working families and seniors.

Founded in 1983

San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees