HR - Part time HR Assistant

South Holland Home, Llc; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Village of South Holland, located in Illinois, is seeking a Part-Time HR Assistant to support the Human Resources Department. This role will help identify, recruit, and screen candidates, manage personnel files, and assist with benefits administration and unemployment claims.

The HR Assistant will coordinate postings, respond to applicants, schedule interviews, and support onboarding. A Bachelor’s degree in HR and two years of HR experience are preferred, with SHRM credentials encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• At least two years HR or related experience.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Manager with candidate recruiting and screening.
• Manage personnel files and generate reports.
• Assist with benefits administration and unemployment claims.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate with hiring committees.
• Support onboarding and off-boarding processes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviewing

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Job description

The Village of South Holland, Illinois, a leading suburb located 25 miles south of downtown Chicago with a population of approximately 22,000, is seeking a Part-Time HR Assistant with its Human Resources Department.

POSITION: HR Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources

Position Summary: The Human Resources Assistant will assist the Human Resources Manager with complex and specialized administrative tasks including identifying, recruiting, and screening potential candidates for specific open positions at the Village of South Holland. Manage and oversee personnel files, and generate reports. Assist with Benefits Administration and monitor Unemployment compensation claims.

Responsibilities:

• Consult with the various departments to understand the requirements, duties, and qualifications desired for any vacant positions.
• Work with Marketing to arrange for the posting of vacant positions.
• Post vacant positions on other sites as identified by the hiring manager.
• Respond appropriately to each applicant via email/telephone.
• Screen candidates, select qualified candidates for interviewing, and schedule interviews with the hiring committee.
• Counsel candidates on the interview and hiring process.
• Attend job fairs and other networking opportunities.
• Develop processes to ensure a great experience for candidate and hiring managers.
• Assists manager with Benefits Administration including open enrollment, onboarding and off-boarding employees, and resolving benefits issues.
• Assists manager with unemployment compensation claims including providing documentation to support protests, etc.
• Assists with human resources initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with aptitude in conducting interviews.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail is a must.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Working understanding of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related Software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources
• At least two years of human resources or related experience required
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

The Village of South Holland is an equal opportunity employer.