What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Coordinator position at W.E. O'Neil Construction?
Department: Human Resources
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chicago, IL
Reporting To: Haley Bukowski
Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 / year
Description
Scope
The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for supporting day-to-day HR operations across the organization, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee data management, compliance, and general HR administration. This role contributes to delivering a consistent, high-quality employee experience while building foundational HR knowledge within a fast-paced construction environment.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports directly to the HR Director. Collaborates with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Operations, and Corporate Support Teams.
Key Responsibilities
Technical
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chicago, IL
Reporting To: Haley Bukowski
Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 / year
Description
Scope
The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for supporting day-to-day HR operations across the organization, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee data management, compliance, and general HR administration. This role contributes to delivering a consistent, high-quality employee experience while building foundational HR knowledge within a fast-paced construction environment.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports directly to the HR Director. Collaborates with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Operations, and Corporate Support Teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate employee records and process employee lifecycle changes in HRIS (ADP or similar)
- Support payroll coordination and HR documentation
- Coordinate interviews, job postings, and ATS updates
- Prepare offer letters and facilitate onboarding logistics
- Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries
- Support employee engagement and training coordination efforts
- Ensure a positive and consistent candidate and employee experience
- Assist with I-9 processing and employment compliance requirements
- Generate HR reports and support audits
- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and efficiency
Technical
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Familiarity with HRIS and ATS systems (ADP preferred)
- Basic understanding of HR processes and compliance requirements
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Understanding of administrative workflows and business operations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to provide responsive and professional employee support
- Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented and highly reliable
- Proactive with strong follow-through
- Team-oriented with a customer-service mindset
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
- 0–2 years of HR or administrative experience
- Experience with HRIS or ATS systems preferred
- Primarily office-based with standard business hours
- May support multiple regions or teams
- Typical indoor office environment
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000