Human Resources Coordinator

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us. 

Lifelong Access is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to provide administrative support to the human resources department. This position will also participate in researching, developing, implementing and providing on-going administration of human processes and programs as assigned. The Human Resources Coordinator will also serves as a back-up to specific human resources responsibilities as assigned. Come grow with us and let us show you why the employees at Lifelong Access love what they do!

Minimum Starting Wage: $23.50/hr
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Serves as administrative support to Recruiting Manager in administering recruitment and hiring processes, including but not limited to completion of reference and background checks; administering pre-employment testing; posting jobs and communicating with applicants during the recruitment and selection process.
• Assists with new hire orientation.
• Assists with maintenance of applicant tracking system, spreadsheets and recordkeeping/reporting.
• Assists in ensuring that recruitment processes are in accordance with human resources department policies, practices, EEO, and other legal compliance.

Other Administrative Support

• Provides administrative and clerical support to the human resources department.
• Performs general human resources tasks including recordkeeping, tracking and metrics.
• Participates in research, development, implementation and administration of human resources processes and programs as assigned.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Assists in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of human resources files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Assists with departmental and regulatory audits as needed.
• Completes monthly and annual employee backgrounds checks.
• Assists with planning and ongoing administration of employee recognition initiatives and events such peer-to-peer awards, birthday, anniversary, retirement recognition, appreciation awards, new employee announcements, company newsletter, etc.
• Develops employee communications as directed.
• Assists in ensuring processes and programs are in compliance with federal, state and local employment laws, regulations, as well as the human resources department’s established policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of and adherence to agency policies and procedures.
• Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required by the employer’s business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED. SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus
• One year experience working in a human resources related role preferred
• Experience working in a non-profit social services setting helpful
• Basic understanding of employment related laws, regulations and human resources practices preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn HRIS and applicant tracking systems
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations and data with high integrity and professionalism
• Commitment to the mission and values of Lifelong Access.
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with driving record in good standing
• Current proof of automobile insurance

Working Conditions:   
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work indoors in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods. Employee is consistently and frequently required to have good close and distance vision, hearing and be able to talk. Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:

• Supportive, positive, and friendly team environment
• Professional development, training, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible schedule options
• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, and holidays

Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer.