Village of Tinley Park, IL
HR Coordinator (Benefits & Leave Mgmt)
Village of Tinley Park, IL, Tinley Park, Illinois, United States, 60483
Salary:
$28.03 - $39.94 Hourly Location :
Tinley Park, IL Job Type:
Full-Time (40 Hours) Job Number:
2025-00251 Department:
Village Manager's Office Division:
Human Resources Opening Date:
07/28/2025 Closing Date:
8/22/2025 5:00 PM Central FLSA:
Non-Exempt Residency Requirement::
All full-time employees in this position are required to reside within 30 miles from any border of Tinley Park within 12 months of employment date. Residency in Indiana is not permitted.
Opportunity at a Glance
The Village of Tinley Park is a vibrant, progressive community that is known to be the 20th largest city in Illinois and the 14th largest city in Metropolitan Chicago. Located in the fast-growing Interstate 80 corridor, with a residential population of over 57,000 residents, along with more than 2,000 businesses, this eclectic community continues its wave of growth and prosperity from a historic neighborhood to a driving corporate and commercial center in the Chicago south suburban region. With a spirited arts and culture scene, a wide selection of indoor and outdoor entertainment options, a dazzling and lively downtown area, as well as innumerable parks, bike trails, and plazas, the Village of Tinley Park aims not just to serve the community, but serve it well.
We currently seek a talented & motivated individual to join the HR team in the role of
Human Resources Coordinator
to provide benefits administration, leave management support, and coordinate various HR employee programs. Key Responsibilities
This position will primarily manage the day-to-day functions related to employee benefits administration and leave management providing HR support to assist employees in understanding benefit program offerings and time off benefits. Will coordinate benefits administration with benefit broker/consultant, annual benefits open enrollments process, benefit data feed files, annual benefit system updates, benefit vendor on-site or virtual visits, conduct employee benefit meetings, manage benefit communications/portals, administer retiree benefits program, coordinate deduction changes with payroll, and reconcile monthly benefit invoices. Will also work closely with the Assistant HR Director to manage the employee leave process by administering numerous paid and unpaid leave benefits, coordinating with disability & worker's compensation leave vendors, administering Village policies, and coordinating paid benefits with payroll. Will also assist in coordinating HR employee programs including ancillary benefit offerings, deferred compensation, educational incentive tracking, and other HR employee programs. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Associate's degree is required. Bachelor's degree concentration in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, or Business Administration is preferred. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Human Resources experience including benefits administration and leave management experience is required. Strong computer skills, including experience with benefit systems (ie. Employee Navigator) and experience with NEOGOV Insight, Onboarding, Perform, Learn, and eForms is a plus. SHRM-CP and/or PHR is a plus.
The ideal candidate will possess an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, and be self-motivated. They will be an experienced benefits professional with solid knowledge of benefits & leave management principles. They will be passionate about assisting employees to understand benefits and leaves of absence while supporting HR office operations. They will be a planner and be able to multi-task, anticipate challenges, and take on new things with excitement in a fast-paced environment. They will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate solid written and presentation skills. They must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and use necessary discretion to protect the privacy of all employee information in accordance with Village policies, procedures, and practices as required by federal and state law. The Village of Tinley Park offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, employer-paid life insurance and other ancillary benefit options. Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) are provided along with the option to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan. In addition, paid holiday, vacation, personal, and sick days are provided. 01
Briefly describe your experience managing employee benefits. 02
Briefly describe your experience with leave management. 03
Briefly describe your biggest accomplishment in the field of Human Resources. 04
Why did you choose to pursue a career in Human Resources? Required Question
$28.03 - $39.94 Hourly Location :
Tinley Park, IL Job Type:
Full-Time (40 Hours) Job Number:
2025-00251 Department:
Village Manager's Office Division:
Human Resources Opening Date:
07/28/2025 Closing Date:
8/22/2025 5:00 PM Central FLSA:
Non-Exempt Residency Requirement::
All full-time employees in this position are required to reside within 30 miles from any border of Tinley Park within 12 months of employment date. Residency in Indiana is not permitted.
Opportunity at a Glance
The Village of Tinley Park is a vibrant, progressive community that is known to be the 20th largest city in Illinois and the 14th largest city in Metropolitan Chicago. Located in the fast-growing Interstate 80 corridor, with a residential population of over 57,000 residents, along with more than 2,000 businesses, this eclectic community continues its wave of growth and prosperity from a historic neighborhood to a driving corporate and commercial center in the Chicago south suburban region. With a spirited arts and culture scene, a wide selection of indoor and outdoor entertainment options, a dazzling and lively downtown area, as well as innumerable parks, bike trails, and plazas, the Village of Tinley Park aims not just to serve the community, but serve it well.
We currently seek a talented & motivated individual to join the HR team in the role of
Human Resources Coordinator
to provide benefits administration, leave management support, and coordinate various HR employee programs. Key Responsibilities
This position will primarily manage the day-to-day functions related to employee benefits administration and leave management providing HR support to assist employees in understanding benefit program offerings and time off benefits. Will coordinate benefits administration with benefit broker/consultant, annual benefits open enrollments process, benefit data feed files, annual benefit system updates, benefit vendor on-site or virtual visits, conduct employee benefit meetings, manage benefit communications/portals, administer retiree benefits program, coordinate deduction changes with payroll, and reconcile monthly benefit invoices. Will also work closely with the Assistant HR Director to manage the employee leave process by administering numerous paid and unpaid leave benefits, coordinating with disability & worker's compensation leave vendors, administering Village policies, and coordinating paid benefits with payroll. Will also assist in coordinating HR employee programs including ancillary benefit offerings, deferred compensation, educational incentive tracking, and other HR employee programs. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Associate's degree is required. Bachelor's degree concentration in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, or Business Administration is preferred. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of Human Resources experience including benefits administration and leave management experience is required. Strong computer skills, including experience with benefit systems (ie. Employee Navigator) and experience with NEOGOV Insight, Onboarding, Perform, Learn, and eForms is a plus. SHRM-CP and/or PHR is a plus.
The ideal candidate will possess an outstanding work ethic, positive attitude, and be self-motivated. They will be an experienced benefits professional with solid knowledge of benefits & leave management principles. They will be passionate about assisting employees to understand benefits and leaves of absence while supporting HR office operations. They will be a planner and be able to multi-task, anticipate challenges, and take on new things with excitement in a fast-paced environment. They will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate solid written and presentation skills. They must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and use necessary discretion to protect the privacy of all employee information in accordance with Village policies, procedures, and practices as required by federal and state law. The Village of Tinley Park offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, employer-paid life insurance and other ancillary benefit options. Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) are provided along with the option to participate in a 457(b) deferred compensation plan. In addition, paid holiday, vacation, personal, and sick days are provided. 01
Briefly describe your experience managing employee benefits. 02
Briefly describe your experience with leave management. 03
Briefly describe your biggest accomplishment in the field of Human Resources. 04
Why did you choose to pursue a career in Human Resources? Required Question