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Walker Sands

HR Coordinator

Posted 8 Days Ago
In-Office
Chicago, IL
50K-62K Annually
Junior
In-Office
Chicago, IL
50K-62K Annually
Junior
The HR Coordinator will manage the full employee lifecycle focusing on recruiting, onboarding, employee inquiries, and HR data management while supporting the organization's internship program and people operations.
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We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Walker Sands is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion  and welcomes everyone to our team.

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Walker Sands is growing, and our Talent team is looking for a detail-obsessed, fast-moving HR Coordinator to help us scale thoughtfully and efficiently. This role sits on a clear HR Generalist path and plays a critical role in both people operations and early-career recruiting, including ownership of our internship program. 

You’ll support the full employee lifecycle — from hiring and onboarding to HR data, employee questions, and core people processes — while also managing high-volume, entry-level recruiting with precision and care. 

The majority of the time you’ll be focused on Talent Acquisition, but we’re looking for someone who wants to play a pivotal role on our team. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on structure, loves improving processes, and can be trusted to run workflows independently and seamlessly. 

This role reports to the HR Generalist and partners closely with the Director of Talent Acquisition, Chief People Officer, hiring managers, and the broader Talent team.

Recruiting & Early Career Programs
  • 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
HR Operations & Generalist Support
  • 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
Process, Projects & Growth
  • 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
What We’re Looking For
  • 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

Compensation & Benefits:

  • We strive for salary range transparency in our hiring process. This is a major step towards not only complying with regulations where required, but also to make sure pay equity and DEI are top of mind during the hiring process. Base salary is only a part of the total rewards package - this role will also be eligible for a bonus based on company performance, as well as benefits. Below is the starting salary for this role:
    Starting Salary: $50,000  - $62,000 a year
    • Placement on the salary scale will be determined by various factors, such as, but not limited to, relevant qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, education, business or organizational requirements and internal equity.
    • Starting salaries are not inclusive of a full range of compensation for this role and are instead meant to reflect the expected beginning salary for a new hire. Merit-based increases can be earned after time in role.

Total Rewards Package:

    • 🩺 Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus mental health resources, pet insurance, fertility benefits, and more.
    • 💰 Retirement Savings: Employer-matched 401(k) and access to financial planning services.
    • 🌴 Flexible PTO: 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.
    • 🏡 Hybrid Work: Mix of in-office and remote work, with tools to stay connected across teams.
    • 🎉 Milestone Sabbatical: Celebrate five years with a two-week sabbatical and a $2,000 gift.
    • 👶 Family Support: Generous paid leave for new parents and caregivers, plus policies for pregnancy loss, adoption challenges, and more.
    • 📚 Growth Opportunities: Clear career paths, mentorship programs, and learning events to help you grow professionally.
    • 🌟 Culture: Our agency values our supportive, collaborative culture where we work hard to achieve the best outcomes for clients. Read more on our website here!

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