Human Resources Assistant

Corporate Resources of Illinois; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company in the coffee industry is seeking a detail-oriented HR Assistant to enhance the employee experience. This role involves managing benefits administration, supporting onboarding processes, and ensuring a smooth transition for new hires. Join a team that values creativity and stability, where your contributions will help shape a vibrant workplace culture. If you're passionate about supporting people and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full health benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

3 weeks PTO

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in benefits administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for benefits-related inquiries.
• Coordinate pre-boarding and onboarding processes.

Skills

Benefits Administration

Microsoft Office

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Adaptability to New Software

Job description

Human Resources Assistant – Itasca, IL

$50,000 - $55,000/Annually

For the selected candidate we will offer:

• A hybrid schedule
• Full health benefits, vision, dental
• 401(k) match
• 3 weeks PTO
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Here, craft meets community and bold flavor fuels purpose. Our company was founded by third-generation roasters who believed that a good cup of coffee could spark more than just a morning routine—it could ignite meaningful change.

Over the past 25 years, we have grown from a single small batch roastery into one of the Midwest’s most innovative coffee manufacturers. We now supply sustainably sourced, artisan-roasted coffee to over 3,000 cafés, hotels, and retailers nationwide. At our corporate headquarters, you’ll find a buzzing culture that blends the creativity of a startup with the stability of a legacy brand.

We’re looking for an energetic and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our team. You’ll play a key role in supporting our most valuable ingredient—our people—by focusing on benefits administration and crafting an exceptional new hire experience. Whether it’s guiding a new employee through their first day or helping a tenured team member understand their health plan, you’ll be the go-to person in the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for all benefits-related inquiries, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and wellness perks.
• Support open enrollment activities: prepare communication materials, assist employees with enrollment, and track participation.
• Assist with generating and creating benefits related to reports and presentations.
• Maintain accurate benefits records in our HRIS and consult with providers to troubleshoot claims, coverage issues, and plan updates.
• Coordinate pre-boarding and onboarding processes, from offer letters to welcome kits and Day One agendas.
• Track completion of onboarding tasks and collect feedback to continuously improve the new hire experience.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of benefits administration experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new software

Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in Itasca, IL, is hiring a full-time, permanent Human Resources Assistant.