Human Resources Coordinator

Hirewell; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Human Resources seeks a proactive HR Coordinator for contract support. The role involves facilitating employee onboarding, assisting with HRIS administration, and providing employee relations support within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should have HR experience and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in an HR support or coordinator role.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and knowledge of employment laws.
• Experience in employee relations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new hire onboarding processes and background checks.
• Assist with employee relations, documentation, and follow-ups.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to join our Human Resources team on a contract basis. This individual will play a key role in supporting daily HR operations, with a focus on employee onboarding, HRIS administration, and employee relations support. The ideal candidate is highly organized, comfortable handling sensitive information, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onboarding Employees:
• Coordinate and facilitate the new hire onboarding process, including background checks, paperwork, systems setup, and orientation scheduling.
• Employee Relations Support:
• Assist the HR Director with employee relations matters, including documentation, scheduling meetings, and tracking follow-ups.
• HRIS Administration:
• Maintain and update employee data in the HRIS system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• General HR Support:
• Provide administrative support to the HR team on various projects and day-to-day tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in an HR support or coordinator role
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms
• Knowledge of basic employment laws and HR practices
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Experience supporting onboarding or employee relations is highly preferred
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred

This is a great opportunity to build your HR experience in a hands-on, collaborative environment. If you're eager to contribute to a dynamic HR team, we’d love to hear from you!