Human Resources Coordinator

CEL - Center for Enriched Living; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

PTO + Holidays + 403(b)

Flexible scheduling

Training & growth

Job summary

CEL - Center for Enriched Living in Illinois seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management and employee development. You will collaborate with Finance & Operations to foster a positive and consistent employee experience in a nonprofit setting.

The role involves maintaining HRIS data, handling payroll-related information, ensuring compliance, and managing employee records while supporting ongoing training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of HR experience.
• Experience supporting employee programs or people operations.
• Strong organizational skills and handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and leave programs.
• Administer employee training and compliance activities.
• Maintain HRIS data, payroll-related records, and employee files.
• Provide HR support and respond to employee questions.

Skills

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS (e.g., ADP)

Job description

CEL (Center for Enriched Living) is an independently funded nonprofit that empowers teens, adults, and seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fully and confidently. Through programs, services, and inclusive education initiatives, CEL equips people to form real friendships, develop essential life skills, and pursue opportunities in work, learning, and community life. Our universally designed building and deeply caring staff create a welcoming environment where people with disabilities are not an afterthought, they’re the focus. Learn more at ExperienceCEL.org .

The Human Resources Coordinator supports the administration and coordination of Human Resources and employee development functions. Working closely with Finance & Operations leadership, this role coordinates recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, employee training, compliance activities, Human Resources systems, and employee records to support a positive and consistent employee experience.

Primary Benefits

• Pay Range: $26.50/hr - $30/hr
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off Package + Holidays + 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to support your lifestyle.
• Ongoing training/growth opportunities.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and employee transition activities to support a positive employee experience.
• Administer employee benefits, leave programs, and routine Human Resources support while serving as a resource for employee questions.
• Maintain employee records, HRIS data, payroll-related information, and required employment documentation.
• Coordinate employee training, compliance requirements, learning systems, certification tracking, and training completion activities.
• Support Human Resources operations through reporting, compliance activities, process improvement initiatives, and employee technology systems.

Skills You Bring to CEL

• Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting Human Resources functions, employee programs, or people operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR-related systems and technology.
• Professional communication skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment when handling confidential information.