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HR Coordinator
The Illinois Hammer Injury Law Firm
Starting Salary $50,000
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to join our expanding team at the Illinois Hammer Injury Law Firm. This role is crucial in supporting our HR department's daily operations and ensuring the smooth execution of HR processes. The HR Coordinator will report directly to the Human Resources Manager (HRM) and will serve as a backup to the HR Generalist.
Position Overview: As an HR Coordinator, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks including administrative/ office duties, event coordination, policy updating, and day-to-day office tasks. You will play a key role in maintaining efficient HR operations and supporting the overall goals of the HR department. This position requires a proactive individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Responsibilities:
- Event Coordination: Plan and coordinate company events, including team-building activities, training sessions, and other HR-related events. Ensure all events are well-organized and executed smoothly.
- Policy Updating: Assist in the development and updating of HR policies and procedures. Ensure that all policies are current and compliant with legal standards. Communicate policy changes to staff effectively.
- Day-to-Day Office Tasks: Handle daily administrative tasks such as maintaining employee records, processing HR documents, and managing HR-related inquiries. Ensure the office runs efficiently and all HR tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- HR Generalist Backup: Provide support to the HR Generalist in their duties, including recruitment, onboarding, and time clock monitoring. Step in to cover the HR Generalist's responsibilities as needed.
- Assisting HRM in Confidential HR Tasks and Duties: Assist the HRM with confidential HR tasks and duties, ensuring discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in HR or an HR degree with 2 years of experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Canva. Strongly Preferred.
- Design/graphic design skills are a plus.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Bilingual in Spanish or French preferred but not required.
Schedule:
- Fully in-office schedule initially
- Transition to 4 days in-office/1 day remote after 6 months
- In office schedule created and improved by the HR Manager
Pay:
- $50k annually
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
- Professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Health and Dental insurance with employer contribution
- 401K and Profit Sharing with employer contribution
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Hybrid schedule after the initial period
Team Fun: Our office is a warm, welcoming place where teamwork and professional growth are encouraged and rewarded. We know that there is more to being a team than working together, so we dedicate time and resources to supporting local charitable causes, firm outings, and friendly competition events.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities. The outlined tasks and responsibilities do not encompass every possible assignment that may be delegated. The employer may modify or assign new tasks at any time, with or without notice.
Our team is committed to creating an environment that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
