Human Resources Coordinator

The Equus Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Equus Group is seeking an HR Coordinator to join its growing team in a fast-moving environment. This role offers exposure to recruiting and broader HR responsibilities and is ideal for an early-career HR or Talent Acquisition professional seeking ownership across initiatives.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, responsive, and proactive, with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders and priorities in a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, HR, recruiting coordination, or related area.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Talent Acquisition team across multiple searches, from junior to senior levels.
• Coordinate a high volume of interviews across multiple hiring teams.
• Manage candidate communication and keep interview processes organized.
• Maintain candidate information within the ATS and recruiting systems.
• Support onboarding coordination, including background checks and pre-employment requirements.
• Monitor the HR inbox and address questions promptly.
• Provide general HR coordination and administrative support.
• Take ownership of projects and help evolve HR processes as the function grows.
• Jump in on priorities outside day-to-day tasks as needed.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Human Resources

Recruiting coordination

Tools

ATS

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established financial services firm to identify an HR Coordinator to join its growing team.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career HR or Talent Acquisition professional who wants to gain meaningful exposure across recruiting and broader HR responsibilities. While the organization has a long track record of success, the internal environment is entrepreneurial and fast-moving, with a growing HR function that is actively building and evolving.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, responsive, proactive, and comfortable rolling up their sleeves. This is not a highly structured, narrowly defined role. The person in this position will have the opportunity to take ownership, work across a variety of initiatives, and gain considerably more exposure and responsibility than they might in a larger organization.

What You'll Do

• Support the Talent Acquisition team across multiple concurrent searches, from early-career and analyst hiring through more senior-level recruiting
• Coordinate a high volume of interviews across multiple hiring teams, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and interviewers
• Manage candidate communication and keep interview processes organized and moving forward
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information within the firm's ATS and recruiting systems
• Support onboarding coordination, including background checks and pre-employment requirements
• Monitor and triage the HR inbox, ensuring questions and requests are addressed promptly
• Provide general HR coordination and administrative support across the broader team
• Jump in on projects and priorities outside of day-to-day responsibilities as needed
• Help develop structure and improve processes as the HR function continues to evolve

What They Are Looking For:

• Approximately 1–2 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, recruiting coordination, or a related area
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Highly responsive with strong follow-through and a sense of urgency
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and coordinating across different stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership and pitch in wherever needed
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where responsibilities may shift
• Interest in building a career in Talent Acquisition and/or Human Resources
• Experience with an ATS or recruiting technology is a plus

The Equus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, promotion, or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.