HR Coordinator/Administrator - Alsip, IL (in-person)

HR Coordinator/Administrator

Are you a driven HR professional looking to join a dynamic and growing organization? Food & Paper Supply, an established food and paper distributor located in the south suburbs of Illinois (Alsip), is seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented individual with at least two years of hands-on HR experience. This is a full-time, 100% in-office position. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can work independently while leveraging available resources and collaborating effectively with leadership.

Position Overview

The HR Coordinator/Administrator will support all staff and management at our Alsip location, managing a wide range of human resources functions, including:

• Recruiting and onboarding for both warehouse and office positions
• Administering the new hire process and orientation programs to foster a positive employee experience
• Processing payroll and administering employee health and welfare benefits
• Acting as a liaison between management and employees, addressing questions, interpreting policies, and resolving workplace issues
• Advising managers on organizational policies, including equal employment opportunity and harassment prevention
• Investigating and reporting workplace incidents; coordinating safety initiatives and managing the safety committee
• Maintaining personnel records and compiling reports on HR metrics such as hires, terminations, performance evaluations, and absenteeism
• Representing the organization in employee-related hearings and investigation
• Partnering with an outsourced HR Consultant to deliver high-quality HR services

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of HR experience (internships considered)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage employees at all levels
• Spanish language skills strongly preferred
• Experience working with hourly and/or unionized employees is a plus
• Solid understanding of employment laws and HR best practices
• Highly organized with excellent planning and prioritization skills
• Results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency and high work capacity
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and team-oriented
• Detail-oriented with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• PHR certification (preferred) or currently in progress

Why Join Us? This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to build a rewarding career in Human Resources within a supportive and growing organization. Please note: This is an in-person role based in Alsip, IL. Applicants must be located in the Chicago area and available to work full-time on-site.