Lasalle Network is pleased to be partnered with a privately held investment firm that is headquartered in Chicago! They are seeking a HR Operations Manager to design and manage comprehensive HR strategies that enhance employee satisfaction, ensure compliance, and align with organizational objectives. This is a unique opportunity to build robust systems from the ground up, leveraging best-in-class processes to drive operational excellence.
HR Operations Manager Responsibilities:
- Oversee selection, administration, and optimization of employee benefits programs, including healthcare, retirement, wellness initiatives, and open enrollment processes
- Assist in compensation planning, including market analysis, benchmarking, merit increases, bonus payouts, budget reconciliation, compliance, and HRIS updates
- Conduct regular benchmarking to maintain competitive compensation and benefits packages
- Develop communication strategies to educate employees and leaders about total rewards programs
- Manage vendor relationships to optimize costs and service quality
- Oversee payroll processes, including tax management, reporting, and compliance
- Manage all aspects of the 401(k) plan, including audits, compliance reporting, and quarterly meetings
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, including ACA and Department of Labor audits
- Collaborate with finance and HR leadership to support the annual HR budget process
- Maintain and update the employee handbook to reflect current policies and legal requirements
- Utilize data analytics to evaluate and improve compensation, benefits, and operational programs
- Oversee compliance audits for workers' compensation, benefits, and payroll, ensuring accuracy and readiness
- Administer volunteer and reward and recognition initiatives to foster employee engagement
HR Operations Manager Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; Master's degree or certifications (e.g., CCP, CEBS) preferred
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience in compensation, benefits, payroll, and compliance
- Proven success in designing and implementing total rewards strategies
- Experience in private equity or investment management environments is highly desirable
- Expertise in HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP)
- Strong knowledge of compensation methodologies, market analysis, and regulatory compliance
- Analytical mindset with the ability to use data to drive strategic decisions
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
If you meet the above requirements and feel this would be a good fit, please apply today!
Thank you,
Allison Sachnoff
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.