Wurkwel Ventures, LLC ยท 1 day ago
HR Specialist & Admin Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expWurkwel Ventures, LLC is a company that values innovation and growth. The HR Specialist & Administrative Manager will manage various aspects of the human resources department, including benefits administration, employee onboarding and off-boarding, and recruiting support, while contributing to process improvements and internal communication.
Venture Capital
Responsibilities
Oversee the entire employee lifecycle, including new hire onboarding and off-boarding processes, ensuring timely updates in Paychex, NetSuite, and other systems
Collaborate with company Controller on 401K contributions, open enrollments, and benefits audits. Address employee benefits queries and coordinate with external providers as needed
Assist in job description creation, candidate outreach, job postings, initial vetting interviews, reference checks, and maintaining job pipelines
Act as a point of contact for employee support, conflict resolution, and assist with performance reviews. Plan internal team-building events and manage internal employee milestones (i.e., birthdays, anniversaries, and promotions)
Participate in internal committees including the GET Committee, while helping to assist with scheduling and executing initiatives and events
Update employee data, org charts and ensure real-time updates in HR systems (Paychex, NetSuite, RingCentral, Kastle, etc.)
Support cross-functional HR process improvements and office operations, including tech-enabled optimizations, vendor coordination, purchase of office supplies, supply management, facilities support, executive scheduling, shared services logistics, and administrative support for senior leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
7+ years of HR experience, with strong foundation in both administrative and generalist responsibilities
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive HR initiatives with confidence and autonomy
Comfortable serving as a go-to resource and sounding board for employees and leaders alike
Experience navigating benefits, payroll platforms (i.e., Paychex, NetSuite), and employee engagement strategies in a fast-paced or growth-oriented company
Proficiency with HR and business software platforms, along with familiarity with AI tools and calendaring software (i.e., Monday.com) to streamline processes and enhance collaboration
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the maturity to handle sensitive information and support cross-functional teams
Self-starter with a proactive mindset, interested in contributing to both strategic and hands-on HR work
Preferred
Familiarity with internal communications, event planning, or sustainability/ESG initiatives is a plus
Benefits
401K contributions
Flexibility and Balance
Culture That Cares
Making a Difference
Company
Wurkwel Ventures, LLC
Wurkwel Ventures, LLC is a holding company consisting of a portfolio of businesses that focus on the needs of corporate tenants when expanding, relocating or downsizing their office space.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mason Awtry
CEO
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