Human Resources Coordinator

Addison Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a proactive, bilingual HR Coordinator for a fast-growing food manufacturing organization in Chicago. This full-time, on-site role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in HR, supporting functions from employee relations to onboarding in a collaborative work environment. Candidates should be adaptable, experienced, and ready to work independently within a small HR team.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities to grow your HR career

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources required.
• Background in manufacturing or distribution preferred.
• Experience working in small HR teams with exposure to various HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations including employee relations, recruiting support, onboarding, and terminations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate new hire orientations, training, and policy rollouts.
• Maintain and manage employee documentation and records.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Employee relations

HR compliance knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Tools

Paycom

Job description

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This range is provided by Addison Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

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Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a fast-growing food manufacturing organization rooted in Chicago. This company is known for its strong values, inclusive culture, and ability to quickly adapt and evolve with changing market needs. The HR team thrives on collaboration, open communication, and shared success. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company where your contributions are heard and valued.

Job Description:

We’re seeking a proactive, bilingual HR Coordinator to join our client’s Human Resources team full-time and on-site. This is a newly created position due to company growth and offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in all facets of HR. The ideal candidate is experienced, flexible, and comfortable working independently while supporting a small but mighty HR team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day HR operations including employee relations, recruiting support, onboarding, and terminations
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate new hire orientations, training, and policy rollouts
• Maintain and manage employee documentation, records, and I-9 compliance
• Assist with HRIS system updates and employee data entry (experience with Paycom preferred)
• Step in to support HR investigations and escalate issues appropriately
• Draft and manage offer letters and internal communications
• Help with open enrollment and benefits-related processes
• Post job openings, screen candidates, and coordinate interview schedules
• Support cross-functional HR initiatives and special projects as needed
• Act as a go-to resource for both employees and leadership on HR policies and practices

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources
• Associate’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Background in manufacturing or distribution environments strongly preferred
• Experience working in small HR teams with exposure to various HR functions
• Comfortable working fully on-site, Monday through Friday
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of HR compliance and employee relations best practices
• This is a direct hire position
• Fully on-site at the client’s Chicago-based facility
• Interviews will include both virtual and in-person stages
• Must be comfortable working independently as the sole HR representative on-site
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities to grow your HR career in a collaborative and values-driven workplace

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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