Nourishing Hope · 23 hours ago
Human Resources Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$23/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expNourishing Hope is a dynamic Chicago nonprofit providing food and social services for anyone in need. The Human Resources Coordinator will assist senior HR leadership and support HR operations with a focus on the hiring process, onboarding, and general HR administration in a mission-driven organization.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Assist senior HR leadership with day-to-day HR operations
Coordinate the hiring process, including scheduling interviews, managing candidate communications, reference and background checks, and tracking hiring documentation
Prepare new hire packets, offer letters, and onboarding schedules
Set up workstations, order supplies, and coordinate IT/account setup for new hires
Maintain personnel files and HR records, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Update and format job descriptions
Assist with drafting and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Provide general HR administrative support and respond to basic employee inquiries
Undertake and assist with special projects as requested
Partner with HR leadership to support and coordinate Culture Club initiatives, including planning activities, managing logistics, and assisting with implementation to strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement
Provide occasional back-up front-desk relief
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in an administrative or HR support role
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication, editing, and proofreading skills
Proficiency with computer systems; Google Workspace experience preferred
High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism in handling confidential information
Comfortable balancing administrative tasks with coordinating HR processes
Eager to learn and grow in a human resources career
Commitment to our mission and belief in the importance of food security for everyone
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
Generous paid time off
Paid birthday holiday
Parental leave
Language pay (Spanish, Russian, Polish)
$250 employee referral bonus
Free subscription to mental wellness app
Company
Nourishing Hope
For more than 50 years, Nourishing Hope (formerly Lakeview Pantry) has served as an invaluable resource in Chicago, ensuring our low-income neighbors have enough to eat and have access to critical, and sometimes lifesaving, social services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kellie O'Connell
CEO
Drew Moran
Director of Institutional Partnerships
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