Human Resources Coordinator

Village of Tinley Park; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Human Resources Coordinator to join their dynamic HR team. This role is pivotal in managing benefits administration, leave management, and employee onboarding. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong communication skills and a passion for supporting HR operations. With a commitment to confidentiality and building relationships across the organization, you will play a key role in enhancing employee programs and initiatives. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a vibrant community, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR experience with a focus on benefits and leave management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day functions related to benefits administration and leave management.
• Coordinate various HR programs and maintain employee records.

Skills

Benefits Administration

Leave Management

Employee Onboarding

Strong Computer Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

Employee Navigator

NEOGOV Insight

Job description

The Village of Tinley Park is a vibrant, progressive community that is known to be the 20th-largest city in Illinois and the 14th-largest city in Metropolitan Chicago. Located in the fast-growing Interstate 80 corridor, with a residential population of over 56,000 residents, along with more than 2,000 businesses, this eclectic community continues its wave of growth and prosperity from a historic neighborhood to a driving corporate and commercial center in the Chicago south suburban region. With a spirited arts and culture scene, a wide selection of indoor and outdoor entertainment options, a dazzling and lively downtown area, as well as innumerable parks, bike trails, and plazas, the Village of Tinley Park aims not just to serve the community, but serve it well.

We currently seek a talented & motivated individual to join the HR team in the role ofHuman Resources Coordinator to provide benefits administration, leave management support, and employee onboarding support while coordinating various HR employee programs.
This position will primarily manage the day-to-day functions related to benefits administration and leave management and provide other HR support to assist employees in understanding HR policies and benefit program offerings. Will administer village-wide training initiatives and employee recognition programs. In addition, will assist with the pre-employment process and on-boarding programs, and processing new hire documentation. Will alsocoordinate various HR programs including maintaining the employee portal, coordinating employee recognition programs, annual benefits open enrollments, benefit data feed files, benefit and wellness fairs, HR vendor on-site or virtual visits, on-site employee training, internal HR trainings/meetings, DOT administration, PSEBA administration, retiree benefits administration, monthly benefits reconciliation, monthly union reporting, records retention and maintenance of employee files, employee surveys, HR department vendor and billing management, and other special projects.
Associate’s degree is required. Bachelor's degree concentration in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, or Business Administration is preferred. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Human Resources experience including benefits administration and leave management experience is required. Strong computer skills, including experience with benefit systems (ie. Employee Navigator) and experience with NEOGOV Insight, Onboarding, Perform, Learn, and eForms is a plus. SHRM-CP and/or PHR is a plus.

The ideal candidate will possess an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, and be self-motivated. They will be passionate about providing administrative support to support the overall HR office operation while working with individuals across the organization to build strong working relationships. They will be able to multi-task, anticipate challenges, and take on new things with excitement in a fast-paced environment. They will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate solid written and presentation skills. They must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and use necessary discretion to protect the privacy of all employee information in accordance with Village policies, procedures, and practices as required by federal and state law.