About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Human Resource Associate to support day-to-day HR operations and recruiting efforts in Edwardsville, IL. This entry-level/full-time hourly role (20–25 USD per hour) partners with supervisors and managers to ensure compliant, timely HR processes and a positive employee experience.

Primary responsibilities:

• Process non-union terminations, including sending Records of Termination to supervisors, scheduling exit interviews, sending exit questionnaires, completing separation checklists, and updating payroll notes.
• Maintain ACA offer and coverage tracking and other benefits documentation.
• Support full-cycle recruiting: meet with hiring managers to define candidate profiles, update job descriptions, post positions to job boards and AAIM, track applicants, schedule and attend interviews, send pre-employment assessments, and manage background checks and drug screens.
• Manage new-hire onboarding tasks: track new-hire paperwork, prepare workstations, order business cards, and coordinate with Marketing for employee communications.
• Assist with employee development programs and manager/supervisory training; identify training needs and support rollout.
• Cross-train across HR functions to provide coverage as needed and take on expanded responsibilities over time.
• Uphold professional conduct and support relationship-building with customers and colleagues at client or Confidential Client premises or at company-sponsored events.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum 1 year of human resources or HR-adjacent experience.
• PHR or SPHR certification is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, delegate appropriately, and maintain confidentiality and integrity.
• Working knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ability to quickly learn HRIS and talent-management systems.

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Skills & Tools

• HRIS / applicant tracking (experience with AAIM or similar preferred)
• Recruiting and onboarding workflows
• Pre-employment screenings and background checks
• Employee relations and termination processing
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong time management and documentation skills

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Work Environment, Schedule & Compensation

• Location: Onsite in Edwardsville, IL (this is not a remote role).
• Employment type: Full-time, hourly.
• Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour (hourly range provided by the client).
• Travel: Some travel is required to attend career fairs and campus recruiting events.
• Physical: Prolonged periods sitting and working on a computer; ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally; ability to visit and navigate multiple departments on-site.

Confidential Client is committed to building an inclusive work environment that values diversity and equity.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.