Human Resources Coordinator
- Category: Human Resource (HR) Jobs
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Job Type: Full Time / Part Time
- Salary: Estimated: $ 22K to 29K
- Published on: 2025/09/21
Job highlights
Identified by Google from the original job post
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to handle data securely and confidentially
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS such as Workday or related software
Familiarity with LinkedIn or other social media recruiting
Responsibilities
The HR Coordinator is exposed to all Human Resources procedures and assists with various tasks throughout the different areas within the HR department
The role involves performing tasks that assist with guiding employees through the various HR processes and answering questions about policies and procedure and contributes to the attainment of specific goals and results of the HR department and the organization
Assist in preparing general communication materials such as new hire announcements or similar
Monitor HR email inbox and internal communications schedule
Update and manage the content of the HR intranet website with guidance from senior members of the team
Lead wellness committee and diversity and inclusion communications and initiatives
Organize wellness related activities, team building and office events
Provide administrative support to the HR function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance, and HRIS entry
Assist with new employee orientation, exit or stay interviews, employment verification, the corporate program for new hire buddy program, or employee resource group coordination
Conduct audits on payroll, benefits or other HR programs and recommend corrective action
May have exposure to payroll processing and running reports
May address employee inquiries related to policies, ADA accommodation, Family Medical Leave, and prepare employment letters for various purposes
Maintain HR templates and other documentation such as job descriptions in designated systems
May lead the efforts on campus recruiting for interns with guidance from senior members of the HR team, including screening of potential applicants regarding their skills, experience, and education
Be familiar with and provide administrative support in entering data and completing business processes/tasks in the HRIS/Workday
May assist recruiters with scheduling interviews, candidate expenses, coordinate with department Admins with candidate relocation, housing, flights etc., as part of onboarding
May contact references and perform background checks on applicants
Other duties as assigned
Job description
The HR Coordinator is exposed to all Human Resources procedures and assists with various tasks throughout the different areas within the HR department. The role involves performing tasks that assist with guiding employees through the various HR processes and answering questions about policies and procedure and contributes to the attainment of specific goals and results of the HR department and the organization.
Responsibilities:
Examples of tasks including but not limited to the following:
• Assist in preparing general communication materials such as new hire announcements or similar. Monitor HR email inbox and internal communications schedule.
• Update and manage the content of the HR intranet website with guidance from senior members of the team.
• Lead wellness committee and diversity and inclusion communications and initiatives.
• Organize wellness related activities, team building and office events.
• Provide administrative support to the HR function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance, and HRIS entry.
• Assist with new employee orientation, exit or stay interviews, employment verification, the corporate program for new hire buddy program, or employee resource group coordination.
• Conduct audits on payroll, benefits or other HR programs and recommend corrective action. May have exposure to payroll processing and running reports.
• May address employee inquiries related to policies, ADA accommodation, Family Medical Leave, and prepare employment letters for various purposes.
• Maintain HR templates and other documentation such as job descriptions in designated systems.
• May lead the efforts on campus recruiting for interns with guidance from senior members of the HR team, including screening of potential applicants regarding their skills, experience, and education.
• Be familiar with and provide administrative support in entering data and completing business processes/tasks in the HRIS/Workday.
• May assist recruiters with scheduling interviews, candidate expenses, coordinate with department Admins with candidate relocation, housing, flights etc., as part of onboarding.
• May contact references and perform background checks on applicants.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to handle data securely and confidentially
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS such as Workday or related software
• Familiarity with LinkedIn or other social media recruiting
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