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, Professional Services.

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 Senior Human Resources Coordinator to provide hands-on administrative and operational support across multiple HR functions. This role is ideal for an organized, detail-oriented early-career HR professional who wants broad exposure and career growth.

• Coordinate daily HR administrative activities and department initiatives.
• Assist new hires with onboarding paperwork, orientation logistics, and tracking required documentation.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and employee data while safeguarding confidentiality.
• Support compliance efforts by organizing records and assisting with internal reporting.
• Prepare and update HR spreadsheets, reports, and analyses using Microsoft Excel and standard business tools.
• Provide administrative support for performance review cycles and compensation processes.
• Maintain organizational charts, employee directories, and internal HR resources.
• Proofread and format HR correspondence, presentations, and documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Collaborate with HR team members to manage projects, timelines, and process improvements.
• Respond professionally to routine HR inquiries and escalate complex issues as appropriate.
• Assist with special projects and additional HR initiatives as business needs evolve.

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Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Comfortable using Excel for data management (formulas, filtering, sorting).
• Exceptional attention to detail for document review and data entry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and proofreading skills.
• Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
• Strong time management and ability to balance multiple deadlines.
• Positive, adaptable attitude and willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across functions.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration, Liberal Arts, or related field.
• 1–2 years of administrative or office experience (internships or HR coursework considered).
• Previous exposure to HR operations, employee services, or administrative HR support.
• Experience in professional services, consulting, legal, or financial-services environments.
• Familiarity with Workday or a comparable HRIS.
• Experience updating org charts (Visio or similar).
• Demonstrated interest in a long-term HR career.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Pay range: $55,000–$68,000 per year.
• Employment type: Full-time (Direct hire).
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — 35-hour workweek. Hybrid schedule after initial onsite training.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) eligibility.

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Why You’ll Like This Role

• Career advancement opportunities with documented internal promotions from this role into expanded HR positions.
• Formal mentorship and professional development from experienced HR leaders.
• Broad, practical HR exposure across onboarding, compliance, employee data, compensation, and performance management.
• Hybrid flexibility after training and a structured 35-hour week to support work–life balance.
• Supportive, collaborative HR team environment that emphasizes learning and growth.

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Additional Details

• Industry: Professional Services (Confidential Client).
• Location: Schiller Park, IL (on-site/hybrid).
• This posting is intended to comply with applicable U.S. federal and state hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities — please notify the hiring contact if you require an accommodation.

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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.