Job Description
Join our dynamic HR team in Chicago and launch your career in human resources! We're seeking a motivated HR Assistant to support talent acquisition, employee relations, and HR operations. This is a rare immediate opening for a detail-oriented professional eager to grow in a fast-paced environment. You'll gain hands-on experience with recruitment processes, onboarding, compliance, and HRIS management while contributing to a positive workplace culture. Perfect for recent graduates with HR coursework or internship experience!
Responsibilities
- Support full-cycle recruitment: sourcing candidates, screening resumes, scheduling interviews
- Manage applicant tracking system (ATS) and maintain accurate candidate records
- Assist with employee onboarding: preparing paperwork, conducting orientation sessions
- Support HR compliance initiatives: maintain personnel files, ensure documentation accuracy
- Coordinate employee relations activities: handle inquiries, assist with conflict resolution
- Assist in HR projects: compensation analysis, benefits administration support
- Prepare HR reports and analytics for leadership review
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 0-2 years of HR internship or administrative experience preferred
- Proficiency with HRIS systems (Workday, BambooHR, or similar)
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Basic knowledge of employment laws and regulations
- Proactive problem-solving approach and collaborative mindset
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive HR matters