HR Assistant - Onboarding & HRIS Data Entry

Elm-Utility-Services; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid life insurance up to $50,

Job summary

Elm-Utility-Services, headquartered in Peoria, IL, is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join its HR team. The role focuses on supporting the hiring process, from processing pre-employment screenings to onboarding new hires in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

You will organize candidate information, enter data into HRIS, and maintain confidential records while collaborating with the onboarding team. Strong admin, communication, and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous administrative or customer service experience required.
• HR experience or a related degree is a plus.
• Strong typing and data entry skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A professional demeanor and commitment to confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills while following through with requests.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Verify that all pre-employment requests are fulfilled including background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and drug screens.
• Organize and manage candidate information
• Enter data into internal databases, including our HRIS system
• Scan and file documents as part of digitizing filing
• Prioritize and manage time-sensitive requests
• Keep management informed on candidate status and screening results
• Support onboarding coordination for new employees
• Assist with other HR and company needs as they arise

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Elm-Utility-Services, headquartered in Peoria, IL, is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to join its HR team. The role focuses on supporting the hiring process, from processing pre-employment screenings to onboarding new hires in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

You will organize candidate information, enter data into HRIS, and maintain confidential records while collaborating with the onboarding team. Strong admin, communication, and MS Office skills are essential.