Human Resources Assistant (Peoria, Illinois) $22.00-$26.00/hour

ELM Utility Services; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance (company-paid)

Voluntary benefits (medical, dental, V

Teladoc

Job summary

ELM Utility Services, a nationwide underground utility locating company, seeks a Human Resources Assistant at its Peoria, IL headquarters. You will support the hiring process, manage candidate data, and help move candidates through pre‑employment steps in a fast paced environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and strong communication, with typical Monday–Friday hours and opportunities to grow in HR operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous administrative or customer service experience required.
• HR experience or related degree is a plus.
• Strong typing and data entry with attention to detail.
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication while following through with requests.

Responsibilities

• Verify pre‑employment requests including background checks, motor vehicle record checks and drug screens.
• Organize and manage candidate information.
• Accurately enter data into internal databases, including our HRIS system.
• Scan and file documents as part of a digital filing system.
• Prioritize and manage time‑sensitive requests.
• Keep management informed on candidate status and screening results.
• Work with onboarding to coordinate hiring efforts for new employees.
• Support other HR and company needs as they arise.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Communication skills

MS Office

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

About The Role:

ELM Utility Services is a leading underground utility locating company with over 1900 employees nationwide. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join our Human Resources team at our Peoria, Illinois headquarters.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who's ready to build a career in human resources. You'll play a key role in supporting our hiring process from processing pre-employment screenings to setting candidates up for hire in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and good judgment matter.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Verify that all pre-employment requests are fulfilled including the ordering of pre-employment checks such as background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and drug screens.
• Organize and manage candidate information
• Accurately and efficiently enter data into internal databases, including our HRIS system
• Scan and file documents as part of our ongoing shift to a fully digital filing system
• Prioritize and manage time-sensitive requests
• Keep management informed on candidate status and screening results
• Work closely with onboarding coordinate hiring efforts for new employees
• Support other HR and company needs as they arise

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous administrative or customer service experience required
• HR experience or a related degree is a plus
• Strong typing and data entry skills with excellent attention to detail
• A professional demeanor and commitment to confidentiality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills while following through with requests
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Company-paid life insurance up to $50,000
• Voluntary medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Teladoc, FSA, and/or HSA options
• Paid time off (PTO) for personal time or sick leave
• 6 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid, hands‑on training
• Annual performance reviews with potential for raises

ELM Utility Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.