HR Coordinator

Wind Creek Hospitality; East Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Shift differential pay

Discretionary quarterly bonus

Job summary

Wind Creek Hospitality is seeking a Human Resource Coordinator in Illinois to support the HR department with clerical tasks, file maintenance, and data entry across HR systems. You will assist applicants and employees, handle I-9 records, emails, and phone inquiries, and help organize HR functions and events.

The role demands strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work odd hours and travel as needed. A GED/HS diploma and HR experience or related degree are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or enrolled and complete within six months.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field or equivalent and six months HR experience.
• Or Associate’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent and one year HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional office presence for visitors.
• Maintain personnel files and I-9 records.
• Monitor and respond to emails in the HR inbox.
• Answer and direct phone calls; assist with routine inquiries.
• Manage clerical functions and prepare correspondence, reports, agendas, and calendars.
• Input data into HR systems (HRIS, UKG, JOBVITE).
• Audit HR records to ensure compliance.
• Assist in organizing HR functions and recognitions.
• Review and finalize occupational license applications; notarize documents as needed.

Skills

Data entry

Typing

MS Outlook

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business/HR or related field

Associate’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

HRIS / UKG / JOBVITE

Job description

Job Overview

The Human Resource Coordinator will perform administrative tasks and services to support the effective and efficient operations of the HR Department. The HR Coordinator will assist applicants and current employees in all areas of HR. The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to providing a friendly and welcoming demeanor, providing clerical support, maintaining HR records, keeping HR inventory stocked, and assisting in employee functions.

Description

Job Overview

The Human Resource Coordinator will perform administrative tasks and services to support the effective and efficient operations of the HR Department. The HR Coordinator will assist applicants and current employees in all areas of HR. The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to providing a friendly and welcoming demeanor, providing clerical support, maintaining HR records, keeping HR inventory stocked, and assisting in employee functions.

Purpose

Our genuine engagement and positive energy provide guests an escape from their routine into our exciting fantasy world of fun, chance, and possibility, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and importance.

Value System

Our enthusiastic commitment to our purpose inspires and empowers us to do everything right, have fun, and be the best. We will be recognized fairly, elevating our levels of personal accountability, and focus on our customer. The resulting creation of wealth will grow opportunities for all.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional office presence for all internal and external visitors to the HR office
• Maintain all personnel files and I-9 records
• Monitor, delegate, and respond to emails in the general HR inbox
• Answers, screens, and directs phone calls appropriately; refers to the proper manager for handling and assists directly with routine inquiries
• Manages clerical and administrative functions, prepares, types, photocopies, faxes correspondence, letters, memos, reports, engagement material, databases, meeting agendas, minutes, and calendars
• Inputs data into HR systems including, but not limited to, the HRIS, UKG, and JOBVITE
• Performs periodic audits of HR records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately
• Assists with organizinghuman resource department functions and recognition (i.e., birthday cards, team building events, etc.)
• Assist with reviewing and finalizing occupational license applications
• Notarize license applications and other documents as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements (please ensure you meet the listed requirements before applying)

• High School diploma or GED required or currently enrolled and complete a GED program within six (6) months from start date as a condition of continued employment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field or equivalent AND six (6) months of experience in Human Resources -required
• OR Associate’s degree in Business or related field or equivalent AND one (1) year of experience in Human Resources -required
• SHRM CP or SCP; HRCI-PHR or SPHR certifications desirable
• Excellent data entry, typing, and MS Outlook skills (skills test to be administered, 70% skills pass rate) -required
• Must have excellent organizational and administrative skills -required
• Experience with conducting presentations at all levels of the organization -required
• Demonstrated ability and skills in planning and maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines
• Must possess a flexible and engaging communication style and the ability to demonstrate good interpersonal skills with members of the organization at all levels
• Must possess a high level of maturity and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must have a valid and current State Driver’s License and an insurable driving record for purposes of driving company vehicles as required
• Willing to work odd and irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required
• Must have an Occupational License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) pursuant to the Illinois Gaming Act and remain in good standing with the Illinois Gaming Board as a requirement for this position.

Base Pay

• Compensation:$20.30–$22.75per hour, with starting pay based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and skills.
• Benefits:Eligible full-time employees may choose from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Additional benefits include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, shift differential pay, and discretionary quarterly bonus opportunities.