Human Resources Coordinator
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
About Us:
Here at LAZ Parking we often say its not what we do its the way we do it. We are more than just the fastest growing and largest privately held parking company in the country we believe that the work we do and how we treat people can really make a difference.
The Spirit of the Position:
The Human Resources Coordinator supports the Human Resources Business Partner in establishing and meeting professional and compliant employment practices. As a company devoted to promoting an employee-focused servant leadership culture the entry level HR Coordinator will act as a liaison between the programs and initiatives originating from the Home Office and help to support the individual needs of our operational teams throughout the assigned markets.
Principle Job Duties:
- Handles day-to-day HR transactions and assists the field operations as needed.
- Supports the administration of human resources policies procedures and programs. Responsible for understanding interpreting administering and mediating any and all forms of inquiry that arise relating to human resources.
- Helps to coach and educate managers throughout the region with appropriate guidelines on maintaining a legally-compliant workplace.
- Maintaining compliance with all state and federal laws in regions; updating forms policies procedures as needed in coordination with the home office.
- Manage leaves of absence including FMLA disability leaves others as needed in coordination with the home office HR and payroll.
- Ensure managers sign off on hours in timely manner; work with managers to ensure proper wage and hour compliance.
- Responsible for employee maintenance in HRIS system.
- Acts as a liaison to the Home Office related to employee benefits inquiries within the region.
- Assist with training safety wellness and health employee communications for their assigned region.
- Responsible for workers compensation for region; reporting claims timely and adhering to company process with claims reporting.
- Maintain an updated central repository of HR processes and documentation for the region.
- Others related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience
- 1 years Human Resources or Administrative experience with emphasis on human resources policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Power Point Outlook).
Skills:
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong customer service skills and abilities.
- Ability to be approachable and facilitate coaching conversations with employees and managers.
- Ability to mitigate and lead others to overcome challenges (Never Ever Give Up Attitude).
- Ability to encourage open expression of ideas and opinions.
- Excellent team building and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and multi-task.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to interpret policies procedures and standard business practices.
Physical Demands:
- Willingness to work in the elements heat wind snow rain etc.
- Ability to lift push and pull at least 10lbs.
- Ability to stand and walkfor extended periods of time.
- Ability to bend stoop squat and lift frequently throughout a shift.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Compensation: This position is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law.
LAZ also provides additional benefits such as:
- Optional life insurance
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Reimbursement for approved travel expenses
LAZ is an equal opportunity employer. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth related medical conditions and lactation) gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status disability protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances. We make all employment decisions including but not limited to recruiting hiring training and promoting our employees and administering our personnel policies without regard to protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws and ordinances. We are dedicated to ensuring that all decisions regarding personnel are in accordance with our principles of equal employment opportunity.
LAZ Parking participates in E-Verify.
Required Experience:
IC