Illinois Staffing is hiring: HR Coordinator in Hoffman Estates

Human Resources Coordinator

The Human Resources Coordinator (HRC) performs administrative duties and carries out job functions across all areas of HR, including Recruiting and Onboarding, Payroll, Benefits Support, Leave Administration and Recognition/Rewards. The HRC supports internal business partners and functional managers within the assigned team by participating in the administration and communication of programs and services that promote positive employee engagement.

Responsibilities include partnering with HR Manager to provide employees and managers with first-line communications for daily issues/questions about HR Practices, Policies, and Procedures; administering and maintaining Employment Record-Reporting; administering Recruitment Support activities; processing and administering assigned Payroll; responding to State Unemployment Claims; administering Termination and change documentation and processing audits; being the point of contact for all Employment Verification or special request needs; supporting and participating in Training for new hires or Policy/Program changes; maintaining business confidentiality relative to customer accounts, organizational practices, and employee records; and participating in other critical HR projects or performing other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

About Scholastic

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation has been meeting children where they are at school, at home and in their communities by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children's books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them.

Qualifications

How You Can Fit: An associate degree in Business or related field, or its work-equivalent. At least 2 years of experience in an HR environment or a related field is strongly desired. Background in any of the Human Resources disciplines: Recruiting, Organizational Development, Training, Total Rewards, Safety/Health, Employee Relations, or other government Compliance Regulations preferred. Maintains a high degree of confidentiality when handling sensitive company and employee information. Team-oriented, self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Strong business process and customer focus; detail-oriented with an ability to see and respond to needs in a succinct way. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Results orientation with a strong track record of success in delivering on objectives. Well-developed interpersonal communication skills. Listening, reasoning, and analytical skills with a balance of service and empathy in business relations. Clear and understandable oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to the Scholastic Mission and Operating Principles. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with an HCM (Workday) is desirable.

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Job Family Group: Human Resources

Location Region/State: Illinois

Compensation Range: Annual Salary: 45,000.00 - 65,000.00

EEO Statement: Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf) EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf)