Department: Human Resources
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chicago, IL
Reporting To: Haley Bukowski
Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 / year
Scope The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for supporting day-to-day HR operations across the organization, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, employee data management, compliance, and general HR administration. This role contributes to delivering a consistent, high-quality employee experience while building foundational HR knowledge within a fast-paced construction environment.
Reporting Relationship This position reports directly to the HR Director. Collaborates with Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Operations, and Corporate Support Teams.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process employee lifecycle changes in HRIS (ADP or similar) • Support payroll coordination and HR documentation • Coordinate interviews, job postings, and ATS updates • Prepare offer letters and facilitate onboarding logistics • Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries • Support employee engagement and training coordination efforts • Ensure a positive and consistent candidate and employee experience • Assist with I-9 processing and employment compliance requirements • Generate HR reports and support audits • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and efficiency
Technical • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) • Familiarity with HRIS and ATS systems (ADP preferred) • Basic understanding of HR processes and compliance requirements Business and Management • Strong organizational and time-management skills • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines • Understanding of administrative workflows and business operations Interpersonal • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Ability to provide responsive and professional employee support • Collaborative approach with cross-functional teams Personal • Detail-oriented and highly reliable • Proactive with strong follow-through • Team-oriented with a customer-service mindset Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred • 0–2 years of HR or administrative experience • Experience with HRIS or ATS systems preferred Work Environment • Primarily office-based with standard business hours • May support multiple regions or teams • Typical indoor office environment
"WE value people. WE build dreams." -- since 1925! 100% employee-owned general contractor. We build nationally, with locations in AZ, CA, CO, IL, TN, and TX.
W.E. O'Neil Construction has seen steady growth since its founding in 1925 in Chicago by the O'Neil family. Now 100% employee-owned (ESOP), we embrace people as our number one asset.
Our award-winning teams are recognized as industry leaders. Our longevity can be attributed to our excellent staff of professionals, our integrity, our commitment to customer satisfaction, and our ability to embrace technology. Our combination of the financial strength of a large national contractor and the responsiveness of a small company brings the best of both worlds to our clients.
Our experience covers virtually every commercial market sector using a broad range of project delivery methods including design-build, design assist, construction management at risk and lump sum bid.
