Human Resources Coordinator: Recruiting, Talent Development and Administration

Sigma Specialty Plastics Group; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plastics manufacturing company is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to oversee recruiting, talent development, and administration. This entry-level role involves strategic decision-making to enhance organizational results through effective talent management. Candidates should have a B.S. degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, as well as strong communication skills. The position is based in Elgin, IL, with some travel to facilities in Wisconsin and Michigan. This full-time role offers a dynamic opportunity to impact the company's workforce positively.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or a related industry.
• Ability to travel to all facilities is mandatory.
• Strong influence on internal and external decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Scout and hire talent for all departments across the companies.
• Develop job descriptions, manage hiring, and retention.
• Administer pay adjustments and manage visa processes.

Skills

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Team player

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

B.S. degree

Job description

Human Resources Coordinator: Recruiting, Talent Development and Administration

Company Overview: Peacock Colors, Vortex Liquid Color, and Poly Compounding are leading providers in color chemistry and plastic compounding, operating out of Chicago, IL, Sheboygan, WI, and other locations. RAK Hospitality Group is a hospitality management company operating hotels across the United States. All companies together focus on sustainable innovation, economic success, and social responsibility.

Position Summary: This leadership role focuses on human resources services, guiding decision‑making processes and positively impacting organizational results through recruiting, retaining, developing, and rewarding top talent in a cost‑efficient and compliant manner. The coordinator leads relationship development with all facility partners across the manufacturing and hospitality divisions.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Hiring, Onboarding & Offboarding

• Scout and hire talent for all departments across the companies, working closely with department managers to meet budgetary constraints.
• Recruit using LinkedIn, Indeed and other social media platforms.
• Develop job descriptions, manage hiring, retention, succession planning, transfers and pre/post‑hiring communications.
• Write and execute offer letters, non‑compete agreements, travel policies, company car policies – ensuring 100% compliance.
• Terminate employees and collaborate with reporting managers and ownership.
• Develop offboarding plans with legal counsel when necessary.

Employee Training & Management

• Develop training plans and maintain performance management processes in partnership with hiring managers.
• Communicate with employees in a timely manner and build one‑on‑one relationships.
• Set up payroll with the financial controller and CPA firm.
• Administer pay adjustments, final checks, pay cards and differential calculations.
• Manage HIB visa processes with external agencies and law firms.

Administration

• Oversee medical insurance billing, contract management and enrollment/termination of employees.
• Coordinate IT services – laptop, phone, credit card provisioning with external suppliers.
• Ensure accurate medical billing and prevent losses; work with ownership and controllers on payments.
• Maintain relationships with medical, vision and dental insurance providers.
• Respond to UIA claims for past employees; fight illegitimate claims in MI, WI, TX and IL.
• Manage annual holiday plans and track PTO for salaried and hourly workers.
• Develop and implement company handbook and other policies (time off request, medical leave, travel, company car).
• Monitor key metrics such as turnover, attendance and vacation usage.

Special Projects

• Assist with Michigan property renovations, vendor coordination and delivery timelines.
• Take on additional responsibilities as they arise.

Core Competencies

• Effective communication, listening, questioning and summarizing.
• Negotiation skills – build consensus and secure commitments.
• Strategic thinking – develop and execute business strategies and address departmental needs.
• Results orientation – proven talent development track record and ability to meet deadlines.
• Passion for excellence – integrity, resilience, collaboration and high work ethic.
• Work ethic – willingness to work 9–10+ hours when needed and drive speed to results.
• Trust and advocacy – supportive of CEO and managers, protecting company culture.
• Speed‑and‑results focus – reliable, career‑minded, entrepreneurially driven.

QUALIFYING & REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. degree and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing or related industry; ability to travel to all facilities.
• Strong influence on internal and external decision makers.
• Results‑oriented with strong communication and sales skills.
• Team player comfortable working independently.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly preferred.

Position is located in Elgin, IL with occasional travel to WI, Michigan and Texas.

Employment Type: Full‑time

Seniority Level: Entry level

Job Function: Human Resources

Industry: Plastics Manufacturing