Posted on September 1, 2026

HR Assistant

Chicago, IL / Full-Time / $70,000 - 95,000
  • Full-Time
  • Chicago
  • $70,000 - 95,000
  • Salary: $70,000 - 95,000

Catalyst Partners

Interview Coordination & Logistics

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for interview scheduling, coordinating availability across candidates, recruiters, and hiring teams to secure timely, conflict-free interview slots
  • Send timely interview confirmations and clearly communicate all logistical details – timing, format, location, and participants – to candidates and internal stakeholders
  • Book conference rooms and set up Zoom/Teams links, ensuring all technical and physical arrangements are in place ahead of each interview
  • Maintain accurate candidate links and tracking documentation to give recruiters real-time visibility into pipeline activity

Recruiting Operations & Tracking

  • Monitor and update candidate interview status at every stage of the hiring process, ensuring records remain current and accurate
  • Build, update, and maintain recruiting trackers to support data-driven hiring decisions
  • Track the status of open positions and proactively flag gaps or bottlenecks to the recruiting team
  • Maintain CEO portfolio tracking, keeping key information organized and up to date
  • Support the onboarding process by preparing and sending new hire emails and completing related administrative tasks

Team & Resource Management

  • Own and manage the shared HR calendar, ensuring key dates, meetings, and deadlines are accurately reflected
  • Manage the shared recruiting email inbox, triaging and routing messages promptly to keep communication flowing
  • Organize and maintain shared folders and documents so the team can easily locate up-to-date resources
  • Assist with the management of HR content and communications on the company intranet, including birth announcements, new hire announcements, employee events, and other HR updates.  
  • Coordinate employee milestone communications, including 1-year and 5-year anniversary recognition emails. 
  • Review, edit, and confirm HR content for the company newsletter. 
  • Coordinate logistics and communications for leadership lunch programs and events. 
  • Support employee compliance initiatives, including I-9 identification update projects. 
  • Assist with ad hoc onboarding activities to ensure a seamless new hire experience. 
  • Administer and track Harassment Prevention and Bystander Training completion to support compliance requirements.
  • Support the Learning & Development reimbursement program, including expense tracking and program administration. 
  • Provide administrative and operational support for various HR programs, projects, and employee initiatives as needed.

Location

Chicago
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