Hybrid HR Coordinator: Talent, Onboarding & Ops

Kreg Theraputics LLC; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreg Therapeutics is seeking an HR Coordinator in Melrose Park, IL, four days in office. You will support day-to-day Human Resources operations, including talent acquisition, onboarding, offboarding, HR systems, and administrative tasks.

The role manages recruiting activities from posting to offers, coordinates background checks and pre‑employment steps, and maintains accurate records in Paylocity, ensuring a positive employee experience across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2–4 years of HR experience, preferably including recruiting and HR operations.
• Experience supporting or managing multiple open positions preferred.
• HRIS/ATS experience required; Paylocity experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Teams, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Maintain job descriptions and manage job postings.
• Source, review, and screen candidates for open positions.
• Coordinate interviews and candidate communication.
• Maintain candidate pipelines and provide recruiting updates to hiring managers.
• Prepare offer letters and support offer negotiations.
• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, and pre-employment requirements.
• Maintain accurate recruiting records and support hiring metrics and reporting.
• Coordinate the new hire process from accepted offer through the employee’s first week.
• Manage new hire paperwork and required employment documentation.
• Coordinate orientation, training, system access, and equipment.
• Maintain onboarding workflows and employee information in Paylocity.
• Coordinate offboarding with management, IT, payroll, and benefits.
• Complete required termination documentation and system updates.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data.
• Process employee changes and maintain accurate personnel files.
• Maintain documentation for HR audits and compliance requirements.
• Respond to routine employee and manager HR questions.
• Assist with HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

Recruiting

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / related field

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kreg Therapeutics is seeking an HR Coordinator in Melrose Park, IL, four days in office. You will support day-to-day Human Resources operations, including talent acquisition, onboarding, offboarding, HR systems, and administrative tasks.

The role manages recruiting activities from posting to offers, coordinates background checks and pre‑employment steps, and maintains accurate records in Paylocity, ensuring a positive employee experience across the lifecycle.