Fractional HRBP / HR Generalist (Consultant, Contractor)

POSITION DETAILS

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Contract / Fractional

Work Model: Hybrid

Compensation: $30-$50/hr

M&A Experience Required | Paylocity Required

Duration: 3-month contract with option to convert to permanent hire

WHO WE ARE

livingHR is The Work Agency™, a national boutique HR advisory and consulting firm built to make work better. We partner with organizations to deliver human-centric, future-of-work-ready HR managed services, professional services, and products. We believe in taking exceptional care of our people so they can deliver exceptional outcomes for clients, partners, and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced HR Business Partner / Generalist with demonstrated M&A integration expertise to support a client engagement based in Chicago. This hybrid role requires a consultative professional who can operate independently, navigate complex organizational change, and deliver credible HR partnership at pace.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver human-centric HR solutions that improve workplace experiences

Support M&A integration activities including org design, cultural onboarding, workforce transitions, and employee communications

Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle

Apply consulting, project management, and communication best practices

Partner with livingHR Principals and client stakeholders to drive measurable value

Manage and optimize HR workflows and employee data within Paylocity

Track billable work and maintain accurate project documentation

Align people strategies with broader business objectives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Paylocity experience is required -- hands-on configuration, reporting, and day-to-day HR operations

Demonstrated M&A HR experience including due diligence support, integration planning, and workforce transition

5+ years in an HRBP or HR Generalist role, ideally within a consulting, professional services, or multi-client environment

Availability to work on-site in Chicago on a hybrid schedule as client needs require

Experience working directly with clients in consulting, professional services, PEOs, or agencies

Strong advisory, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills

Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Comfort working in flexible, project-based engagements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or platform certifications

Experience supporting PE-backed or high-growth organizations through rapid change

Familiarity with multi-state HR compliance, particularly Illinois employment law

Willingness to travel occasionally as client needs require

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

livingHR engages contract consultants on a project-by-project basis. Engagement timing, scope, and duration vary based on client needs. Consultants may be considered for multiple opportunities over time as part of our long-term talent community. This engagement is structured as a 3-month contract with the potential for conversion to a permanent hire based on mutual fit.

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