Human Resources Assistant

Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Human Resources Assistant. The Human Resources Assistant is responsible for providing functional support to the Human Resources Department.

As a Human Resources Assistant, your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Provides back-up support for on-boarding processes including but not limited to updating HRIS, completing new hire paperwork and checklists, and verification of I-9 documentation
• Partners with HR Supervisor on maintenance of personnel files, employment records and employee-specific data
• Responsible for circulating the Staff Memo each day in Recruiting Assistant’s absence, ensuring that all pertinent information is included
• Schedules exit interviews and assists HR Coordinator with termination paperwork and HRIS updates
• Follows established procedures for updating, validating and correcting employee records in the HRIS
• Prepares annual Defined Benefit & Profit Sharing statements
• Serves as back-up for verification of employments for Firm employees
• Serves as back-up for departmental billing and expense reporting
• Spends time sourcing for qualified candidates for all open Staff positions
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Psychology or the equivalent in work experience preferred
• Human Resources internship or applicable experience desired

Qualifications & Required Experience:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail
• Exemplary interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and interface effectively and courteously with employees of all levels within the organization
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential matters
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects with shifting priorities
• Flexibility to adjust hours to meet operating needs

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:

• Minimum intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)

Compensation Range: 50,000/yr. to $58,000/yr.

At Vedder Price, we believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees' contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes:

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.
• Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
• Retirement Planning: Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching to help you plan for your future.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts, firm-paid Life and Disability benefits, and wellness programs to support your overall well-being.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days, paid holidays, sick time and personal days.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
• Employee Recognition: Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs to celebrate your achievements and milestones.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model and family-friendly policies.
• Additional Perks: Employee discount program, pre-tax commuter benefits, back up child & elder care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center discounts and more.

Join Vedder Price and be part of a team that values hard work and dedication!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com.

Education

• Master's or better in Human Resource Administration

Skills

• Customer Service Orientation

• Teamwork

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)