Administrative Skills, Applicant Tracking System, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Employee Benefits, Employee Orientation, Establish Priorities, Government, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Job Requisition Posting, Multitasking, Offer Letters, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Public Administration, Record Keeping, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Team Player, Volunteer Management
Human Resources Coordinator
The Crystal Lake Park District is looking for an enthusiastic, organized, detailed, and customer-focused Human Resources Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in recruiting great talent, welcoming new employees, supporting payroll, and helping create an outstanding employee experience from day one.
No two days are the same—and that's exactly what makes this position so rewarding!
As our Human Resources Coordinator, you'll help keep our Human Resources department running smoothly by:
- Recruiting and onboarding new employees.
- Posting job openings and maintaining our applicant tracking system.
- Coordinating background checks and pre-employment processes.
- Preparing offer letters and new hire paperwork.
- Maintaining confidential employee records.
- Assisting with bi-weekly payroll processing.
- Supporting employee benefits and communications.
- Processing verification of employment requests.
- Assisting with employee engagement, recognition, and wellness initiatives.
- Supporting volunteer coordination.
We're looking for someone who is:
Organized and detail-oriented
Friendly, approachable, and professional
Passionate about providing excellent customer service
Able to maintain confidentiality
Comfortable learning HR and payroll systems
A strong communicator who enjoys working with people
Able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required (Bachelor's preferred).
- Two years of administrative experience, preferably in Human Resources, recruiting, payroll, or office administration.
- Experience with HRIS, Applicant Tracking Systems, or payroll software is a plus.
- Municipal or public sector experience is helpful but not required.
- Human Resources certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.) is a bonus.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
At the Crystal Lake Park District, we're passionate about serving our community—and we believe our employees are what make that possible.
We offer:
- Flexible weekday schedule (20–25 hours per week)
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Meaningful work that impacts our employees and community
- Opportunities to learn and grow in Human Resources
- A positive workplace culture that values teamwork, respect, and innovation