Description
Earthmover Credit Union (ECU) has proudly served our community for more than 60 years. Guided by our "People Helping People" philosophy, we are committed to delivering exceptional service and helping our members achieve their financial goals.
We are looking for an organized, dependable, and proactive HR Coordinator to join our HR and Training team! This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in Human Resources and gain hands-on experience across a variety of HR functions.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping things organized, supporting employees, coordinating projects, and helping create a positive employee experience. If you are eager to learn, take initiative, and grow your HR knowledge, we would love to hear from you!
We Offer the Right Candidate:
- A great company atmosphere and supportive team environment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Competitive pay of $23–$28 per hour, based on experience
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- 10% ECU contribution to your 401(k)
- Hybrid work environment
- Discretionary annual bonuses
- Pet discounts and other voluntary benefits
What You'll Do
As our HR Coordinator, you will provide administrative and operational support to the Director of Human Resources and Training while assisting with a variety of daily HR functions, including:
- HR Administration: Maintain employee records, HR documentation, job descriptions, forms, and departmental files while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Recruitment and Onboarding: Assist with recruitment coordination, candidate communication, pre-employment screening, new-hire onboarding, and required documentation.
- Employee Support: Respond to routine employee questions, coordinate employee forms and acknowledgments, and help keep employees informed of important HR updates.
- Performance Management: Track performance review deadlines, maintain records, and follow up with employees and managers to ensure reviews are completed on time.
- Benefits and Payroll Support: Assist with benefit invoice reconciliation, cross-selling incentive tracking, and backup payroll responsibilities.
- Training and Development: Help maintain onboarding and training resources, update employee materials in Paylocity, and create presentations.
- Employee Engagement: Coordinate employee recognition, anniversaries, gifts, the monthly Employee Spotlight, and employee events.
- Special Projects and Team Support: Maintain procedures, assist with career fairs and wellness events, and provide additional departmental support as needed.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent required; a college degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.
- 1–2 years of administrative experience; HR experience is a plus.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
- A self-motivated individual who takes initiative, works independently, and follows assignments through to completion.
- Someone who stays on top of deadlines, follows up when needed, and ensures tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with employees, candidates, and management.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Paylocity experience is a plus.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
Why Join ECU?
If you enjoy staying organized, helping others, taking initiative, and being part of a team where your work makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you!
At Earthmover Credit Union, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected and valued. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected status.
Join the ECU team and be part of our People Helping People philosophy. Apply today!
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- College degree in Human Resources or a related field
- 1-2 years of administrative experience
- Human resources experience
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and complete assignments
- Ability to manage deadlines and follow up to ensure timely completion
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally with employees, candidates, and management
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Paylocity experience
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
What We Do
Earthmover Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving individuals and communities in northeast Illinois. Established to meet Aurora Caterpillar employees’ financial needs, it now offers checking and savings accounts, loans, personalized financial solutions, digital banking, and related services to more than 31,000 members through five branches, a student-run branch, and an administrative office, while emphasizing community support and member value.
