Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to support a high-volume HR operations project for a Contract position based in the Northern Suburbs of Chicago. This role will focus on tracking background checks and onboarding activity for a large employee acquisition, maintaining accurate data in Excel and HR systems, and helping ensure critical hiring milestones are completed on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills, solid HR experience, and the ability to manage confidential information with accuracy and urgency.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding activities to help new hires transition into the organization smoothly and on schedule.
• Manage background screening processes, track results, and follow up on outstanding items to support timely hiring decisions.
• Maintain employee data within HRIS platforms and ensure records remain accurate, current, and properly documented.
• Provide administrative support across HR functions, including preparing employment paperwork, updating files, and responding to routine inquiries.
• Monitor HR processes for alignment with company policies and applicable employment regulations.
• Partner with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to collect required onboarding documents and resolve process-related issues.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and recordkeeping activities to support compliance and operational readiness.
• Strong Excel skills required, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and experience managing large data sets.
• Prior experience supporting high-volume onboarding, background check tracking, or HR operations processes.
• Ability to maintain and audit large spreadsheets with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience working with manual tracking processes and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Paycor or similar HR systems preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.

Benefits available to contract professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k)plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.