People & Culture (HR) Coordinator

Metrie; New Lenox (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrie, a leading millwork manufacturer, seeks a People & Culture Coordinator to support HR activities in New Lenox, IL. This role involves administrative support, preparing training materials, and assisting with onboarding, ensuring a smooth HR process. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and profit-sharing program

Comprehensive benefits package

401k Retirement Savings Plan with matching

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in HR or related field.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to HR activities.
• Assist in preparing training materials related to HR policies.
• Support new hire onboarding and engagement surveys.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Who We Are

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for nearly 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV , Style At Home and House & Home , or by one of our Instagram influencers.

Why should you work for Metrie? With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.

Watch this video to see why our employees feel like they truly belong here: Feels like a Family - You Tube

What You’ll Do

ThePeople & Culture Coordinatorwill assist the People Operations team with various Human Resources activities.

Location

You will be based out of our New Lenox, IL office with a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote/virtual.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support including preparing emails, creating Teams posts, letters, status change forms and reports, monitoring inboxes and completing requests for child support, verification of employments, unemployment
• Assist with preparing and updating training materials (SOP, Job Aids and Guides) to assist with the administration of HR-related policies and procedures
• Compile and prepare HR-related reports including learning, compliance training, turnover, work anniversaries and birthdays
• Support annual project execution including Respectful Workplace, Drug and Alcohol policy, Engagement Survey, Employee Manual/Handbook, Merit cycles and state specific laws and compliance changes
• Assist Talent Acquisition Team with processing pre-screening information and new hire paperwork and monitoring Form I-9/E-Verify completion
• Initiate and analyze data from hourly and Field Service Rep exit interviews
• Support new hire onboarding tasks (orientation, 100 Day plans) to ensure a consistent experience for all Team Members and hiring managers in the US East channel
• Support planning, execution and analysis of engagement surveys and pulse surveys
• Partner with P&C team members and Branch Admins to ensure employee communications is posted internally (Loop and Intranet SharePoint site-Metrie Library).

Who You Are

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and/or Management. Emphasis in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related fields preferred
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Attention to detail and a passion for process improvement
• Ability to use qualitative and quantitative data to make decisions
• Passionate about growing your knowledge and analytical skills
• Excellent organizational skills, strong work ethic and like working in a team environment
• Values matter to you. You bring your true self to work and live by our values – passion, respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence

It would be an added bonus if you have:

• Experience working in both Canada and US
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Experience working in warehouse/logistics environments
• Obtained an HRcertification (e.g. SHRM, PHR)
• Familiar with the construction, building materials or millwork industry

What You’ll Enjoy

• Working for a well-established leader in the industry
• A competitive base salary and profit-sharing program
• Comprehensive benefits package - medical, dental, eye care and life insurance - Benefits start first of the month following hire
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan - Up to 4% match, 100% vested after 6 months

Come work with us! Send us your resume by clicking "Apply Now". We look forward to reviewing your application!

Working in-branch, together, is the default workplace environment for Metrie to be an exceptional place to work. Being together in-person enables deeper communication, spontaneous problem-solving, direct mentoring, and continuous learning. All Metrie employees work in-branch 5 days a week. Some salaried roles offer 1 day a week of workplace flexibility with approval by their manager.

In adherence to the principle of pay transparency, we are pleased to disclose the base pay for this full-time position at Metrie. The base pay range for this role is set at $50,000.00−$55,000.00. It is important to note that this position may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or commission payments. The specific base pay within the range will be contingent upon an individual's skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Furthermore, it is essential to highlight that our remuneration ranges are established based on the role, level, and location.

Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background checks and drug testing for all final candidates. All applications will be independently reviewed.