Description

HR Coordinator

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

Why AArete?

We are a global, innovative management and technology consulting firm, with offices in the U.S., India, and the U.K. Our name comes from the Greek word for excellence: "Arete." And excellence is exactly what we strive for.

Our success starts with enriching and empowering our people. From robust career development planning to competitive life and wellness benefits, AArete's "Culture of Care" takes a holistic approach to the employee experience. At AArete, we encourage you to unlock your full potential by directly contributing to our mission and prioritizing space for personal development and fulfillment.

The Role

The HR Coordinator provides administrative support for the HR department by maintaining employee records, coordinating onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and pre-employment screenings, and ensuring policy compliance. This role provides the opportunity to lend your experience and skills to our department's continued growth.

Work You'll Do

• Provides day-to-day administrative support for various people processes (onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, etc.)
• Maintains employee records
• Provides support for HR policies /procedures and timelines; ensures compliance
• Coordinates background screening requirements for new employees and as client needs arise
• Coordinates new employee orientations and other HR training programs as applicable
• Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation, and maintains I-9 files
• Assists with coordination of performance review process for company to ensure process runs smoothly
• Manages buddy program to help acclimate new hires into the organization
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions
• Drafts offer letters and subcontractor onboarding documents
• Assists with employee immigration cases
• Makes photocopies; mails, scans, and emails documents; and performs other clerical functions
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Internship or professional work experience in a Human Resources role
• Excellent time management, organization skills, and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Applicants must be based in Chicago, IL and flexible to work from our Chicago office as needed
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

• 1 - 2 year(s) of experience in a related Human Resources role
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources
• Experience in a professional services firm

About AArete

AArete is a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and advisory services. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by modern technology, market intelligence, and big data to drive purposeful change and actionable outcomes.

AArete is guided by our deeply embedded principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.

We are proud to have earned a Great Place to Work Certification and named one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, Vault's Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Firms, Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.

AAP/EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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