Human Resources Assistant

Eastridge Workforce Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to grow within HR

Collaborative team environment

Hands-on experience

Job summary

A growing industrial organization seeks a Bilingual Human Resources Coordinator to support daily HR operations, including payroll processing, employee relations, and benefits administration. This role offers exposure to various HR areas and is ideal for someone early in their HR career looking to work in a collaborative team environment. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This position provides hands-on experience with employee programs and numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources or related fields.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar business software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with weekly payroll processing and review employee time records.
• Support employee benefits administration and respond to questions.
• Serve as a point of contact for general HR questions.
• Support onboarding paperwork and employee record management.
• Assist with employee benefits administration including health and retirement plans.
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits programs.
• Support benefits enrollment and updates.
• Maintain accurate records related to eligibility and coverage.
• Serve as a point of contact for general HR questions.
• Assist with employee relations matters and HR documentation.
• Support updates to company policies and procedures.
• Help maintain HR compliance documentation and employee handbook updates.
• Support internal employee engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate employee recognition activities and team events.
• Help organize training sessions, meetings, and company programs.
• Maintain internal calendars related to employee milestones and activities.
• Assist leadership with scheduling, meeting coordination, and communications.
• Help manage calendars and internal administrative priorities.
• Support special projects and organizational initiatives as needed.

Skills

Human Resources

Payroll processing

Office administration

Employee support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

A growing industrial organization in the Chicago area is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish) Human Resources Coordinator to support daily HR operations, employee programs, and administrative functions. This role is a great opportunity for someone early in their HR career who enjoys working with people, staying organized, and supporting a fast-paced team environment.

The position provides exposure to multiple areas of HR including payroll coordination, employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and leadership support.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Employee Records

• Assist with weekly payroll processing and review employee time records
• Maintain employee files and HR documentation
• Help ensure payroll records and timekeeping information are accurate
• Support onboarding paperwork and employee record management

Benefits Administration

• Assist with employee benefits administration including health and retirement plans
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits programs
• Support benefits enrollment and updates
• Maintain accurate records related to eligibility and coverage

HR Support & Employee Relations

• Serve as a point of contact for general HR questions
• Assist with employee relations matters and HR documentation
• Support updates to company policies and procedures
• Help maintain HR compliance documentation and employee handbook updates

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Support internal employee engagement initiatives
• Coordinate employee recognition activities and team events
• Help organize training sessions, meetings, and company programs
• Maintain internal calendars related to employee milestones and activities
• Assist leadership with scheduling, meeting coordination, and communications
• Help manage calendars and internal administrative priorities
• Support special projects and organizational initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, payroll, office administration, or employee support
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar business software

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to HR systems or payroll platforms
• Experience supporting leadership or office operations
• Interest in developing a career in Human Resources

What This Role Offers

• Exposure to multiple areas of HR
• Opportunity to grow within HR and administrative leadership functions
• Collaborative team environment
• Hands-on experience supporting employee programs and operations