Walker Sands · 19 hours ago
HR Coordinator
Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $62K/yr
1+ years expWalker Sands is a growing company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. They are seeking a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support the full employee lifecycle, manage recruiting processes, and provide HR operations support.
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Responsibilities
Own the full-cycle recruiting process for entry-level roles, including internships and early career positions
Manage the internship program, including recruiting, interview coordination, offer logistics, onboarding support, and learning program administration
Partner with hiring managers to understand role needs, timelines, and candidate profiles
Manage requisitions, candidates, and data in Greenhouse, ensuring accuracy and a strong candidate experience
Coordinate interviews efficiently and professionally, often across multiple teams and time zones
Interface with senior leadership to move candidates through the hiring process quickly and efficiently
Support sourcing efforts for early-career talent pipelines, ensuring the organization has a consistent pipeline of candidates for current and future roles
Ensure all recruiting processes are compliant, organized, and consistently executed
Act as an ambassador for the brand with college visits, career fairs, and informational interviews with prospective candidates
Reporting to the HR Generalist, serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to benefits, policies, onboarding, engagement, and everyday HR needs, escalating complex issues as appropriate
Maintain accurate employee records across HRIS, performance management, applicant tracking and related systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including documentation, systems access, and exit interviews
Assist with benefits administration, including employee changes, open enrollment support, and coordination with payroll and vendors
Track, document, and support compliance-related activities (e.g., training completion, certifications, audits)
Coordinate recurring people processes such as performance or coaching cycles, ensuring timelines are met and communication is clear
Support HR reporting and audits by gathering and analyzing people data and preparing regular and ad hoc reports
Support the Talent team on policy updates, handbook maintenance, and continuous improvement of HR processes by identifying gaps or efficiencies
Support internal resource groups (e.g., ERGs) as needed
Manage multiple workflows and deadlines simultaneously, delivering high-quality work with strong attention to detail
Identify opportunities to improve HR and recruiting processes and help implement scalable solutions
Support the team by keeping up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices and recruiting trends
Operate with a high level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism while modeling Walker Sands’ values of Learn, Support and Do
Proactively build relationships internally and externally to support the Walker Sands employer brand
Qualification
Required
1–3 years of experience in HR, recruiting coordination, or a related people operations role
Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to manage processes independently from start to finish
Ability to move quickly and stay organized in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented mindset
Strong prioritization and follow-through skills — you finish what you start
Comfortable working across teams, leadership styles, and competing priorities
Proficiency with or ability to quickly learn HRIS and applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse experience a plus)
Interest in growing into a broader HR Generalist role over time
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more.
Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
Take time as needed for vacations, mental health, or personal days. Includes 8 paid holidays, half-day summer Fridays, and a week off between Christmas and New Year.
Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams.
Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
Our agency values our supportive, collaborative culture where we work hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
Company
Walker Sands
Walker Sands is a B2B marketing agency focused on accelerating growth.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Stone-Goff Partners
2025-10-07Acquired
2019-09-23Private Equity
Leadership Team
Andrew Cross
CEO
Dave Parro
CEO
Recent News
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