Human Resources Coordinator

We are growing and are looking for someone to help us to do so! Are you an experienced HR Coordinator looking to join to an established national life insurance home office? Our company is looking for a motivated and detail oriented individual to join the department. In this role you will have the chance to make a real impact on our most valuable asset, our employees. If you have the necessary qualifications and are ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

Human Resources Coordinator

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: HR Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Job Summary

The HR Coordinator is responsible for providing support to the HR Manager. The HR Coordinator will assist with the day-to-day operations of the department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative duties such as maintaining employee databases, sending out and tracking required forms ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Submit online job postings, screening resumes, schedule interviews and conducting background checks
• Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, system entries, and communications in SolarWinds
• Research, assign, and track employee training
• Maintain accurate employee records in Paychex and personnel files
• Assist with payroll processing, including timekeeping and tracking PTO
• Assist with benefit administration and open enrollment
• Help coordinate ELCO’s volunteer opportunities and employee events
• Maintain calendars and schedule meetings
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits
• Recommend and help implement procedural improvements/efficiencies

Success Factors:

• To be highly organized, detail oriented, able to set priorities and work in a fast-paced environment, manage time effectively and multitask with daily interruptions
• Solid decision-making skills and excellent problem solver
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, positive attitude and ability to take direction
• Strong analytical skills

Qualifications:

• College degree, preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in a human resources role, preferred
• Experience with Paychex payroll processing, preferred
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related software
• Comfortable with learning new technologies
• Must be internally motivated with a proven ability to work on projects with limited supervision.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

o *Physical demands: Constant use of both hands, arms reaching handling/ grasping/fingering while keyboarding, using phone, calculator, and other office equipment, writing instructions, filing and performing other administrative duties. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

o *Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Company contributions towards employee and dependent health, dental and life insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick pay
• 401K Contribution
• Tuition Assistance
• Will evolve into a hybrid work environment
• 37-hour work week

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• What HR software are you familiar with, please specify if you have used Paychex?

Experience:

• Human Resources: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Salary : $45,000 - $55,000