Careers in Wealth Management

Zuckerman Investment Group is a family owned and independent wealth management firm based in Chicago, IL. Established in 2005 by its founders Daniel Zuckerman and Sherwin Zuckerman, today the firm has grown to oversee $1.8 billion in AUM, spanning over 300 families and individuals across multiple generations. The firm best serves the unique needs of multi-generational families, business owners, business executives, and young professionals.

Zuckerman Investment Group offers a holistic spectrum of services, including comprehensive wealth management, proprietary asset management, and family legacy planning. The firm is fully engaged with clients in respect to their needs and desires around capital preservation, cash flow requirements, risk tolerance, efficient wealth transfer, philanthropy initiatives, and legacy.

We are a results-driven firm with high achieving, motivated employees who value opportunities to take on complex problems, interesting projects, and share innovative ideas. We believe in cultivating relationships both internally and externally, and we are looking for someone to join our team who is committed to developing strong connections in a truly collaborative environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Zuckerman Investment Group is looking for a highly motivated HR Coordinator to support day-to-day human resources and office management functions. This role will assist with onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, payroll processing, and general office coordination. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter that is adaptable and eager to learn and grow.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records in our HRIS (Rippling), ensuring data integrity across systems.

• Support all aspects of benefits administration, including enrollment, changes, employee inquiries, and coordination with third-party administrators and vendors.

• Assist in managing performance review processes.

• Conduct monthly payroll audits to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, and support payroll compliance reporting.

• Support recruitment activities by coordinating interviews, managing candidate communications, and providing administrative support throughout the hiring process.

• Assist with the onboarding and offboarding of employees, ensuring a smooth transition experience.

• Manage daily office operations, including supply inventory, catering, facility maintenance, mail handling, and vendor coordination.

• Ensure a seamless client and visitor experience by managing meeting logistics and office hospitality needs.

• Oversee building access and serve as liaison for building communications.

• Serve as the on-site point of contact for general office needs, including basic IT support in partnership with the IT department.

• Perform other administrative and HR-related duties as assigned.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 

• Maintains the highest standard of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.

• Strong work ethic with exceptional attention to detail.

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams and functions.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems such as Rippling, ADP, or QuickBooks.

• Previous experience with payroll processing preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience.

• Internship or administrative experience in HR or office coordination a plus.

• At least two years related experience preferred.

You will gain hands-on experience in multiple aspects of HR and office management. This is a great opportunity to grow a career with a company that values growth, collaboration, and employee development.

BASE SALARY:  

The base pay range for this position is $65,000 – 80,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, and skills.

Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation. We provide industry-competitive salaries and significant incentive plan opportunities, a generous profit sharing 401(k) retirement plan, health insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability programs, a hybrid work environment and paid-time-off programs and opportunities for growth within the firm.  This role is also eligible for bonus, subject to company policy and performance.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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