HR Coordinator: Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Kreg Therapeutics; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreg Therapeutics is seeking an HR Coordinator in Melrose Park, IL (4 days in-office) to support talent acquisition, onboarding, and HR operations. You will manage postings, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and ensure accurate HR records throughout the employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities with confidentiality. Proficiency in Paylocity and MS Office is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–4 years of HR experience, preferably including recruiting and HR operations.
• Experience supporting or managing multiple open positions preferred.
• HRIS/ATS experience required; Paylocity experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Maintain job descriptions and manage job postings.
• Source, review, and screen candidates for open positions.
• Coordinate interviews and candidate communication.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and provide recruiting updates to hiring managers.
• Prepare offer letters and support offer negotiations.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, and pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records and support hiring metrics and reporting.
• Coordinate the new hire process from accepted offer through the employee’s first week.
• Manage new hire paperwork and required employment documentation.
• Coordinate orientation, training, system access, and equipment.
• Maintain onboarding workflows and employee information in Paylocity.
• Coordinate offboarding with management, IT, payroll, and benefits.
• Complete required termination documentation and system updates.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data.
• Process employee changes and maintain accurate personnel files.
• Maintain documentation for HR audits and compliance requirements.
• Respond to routine employee and manager HR questions.
• Assist with HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

organization

communication

follow-through

multiple priorities

confidentiality

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRIS/ATS

Paylocity

Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Outlook, Word)

Job description

Kreg Therapeutics is seeking an HR Coordinator in Melrose Park, IL (4 days in-office) to support talent acquisition, onboarding, and HR operations. You will manage postings, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and ensure accurate HR records throughout the employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities with confidentiality. Proficiency in Paylocity and MS Office is valued.