Human Resources Assistant - Chicago

Position Overview :

Reporting to the HR Manager & HR Coodinator, the Human Resources Assistant will be responsible for providing support for HR functions including but not limited to payroll, timecard enforcement and maintenance of personnel files.

Starting Pay Rate : $19.00 / hour

Job Description :

• Partners with Human Resources Manager on employee relations issues and staffing objectives
• Processes various reports and focuses on the administrative tasks associated with HR reporting, policy and procedure
• Process liaison for employee relations questions and concerns, leaves of absence, paid time off, workers compensation, etc.
• Collaborates with other functional groups including store managers, human resources, training and payroll
• Supports recruiting for the store by developing and maintaining professional relationships with external sources to generate applicant flow including learning institutions, government agencies, independent organizations including nonprofit agencies, and other employment sources
• Utilizes recruiting tools and employs talent acquisition strategies to source external candidates by conducting on-site recruiting events, holding job fairs, and shopping the competition to find potential talent
• Follows up with and tracks all aspects of employment, such as completing employment forms, conducting orientations and notifying departments of new hire starting dates
• Assists with all recruitment efforts including setting up and participating in on-site and external job fairs
• Supports in the posting and updating of open positions on internal and external job boards
• Assists with special projects as assigned by management
• Supports multiple locations

Qualifications :

• Must be able to periodically commute to Schaumburg, IL
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1-2 years of human resources administration or related experience
• Experience in retail preferred
• Strong MS Office proficiency
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and Human Resources systems (Workday strongly preferred)
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of HR policies and practices, employment law, recruitment and employment practices, Equal Employment Opportunity regulations and guidelines
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that meets the business needs, including evenings and weekends
29 days ago