ELM Utility Services is a leading underground utility locating company with over 1,700 employees nationwide. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join our Human Resources team at our Peoria, Illinois headquarters.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who's ready to build a career in human resources. You'll play a key role in supporting our hiring process from processing pre-employment screenings to setting candidates up for hire in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and good judgment matter.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Verify that all pre-employment requests are fulfilled including the ordering of pre-employment checks such as background checks, motor vehicle record checks, and drug screens.
- Organize and manage candidate information
- Accurately and efficiently enter data into internal databases, including our HRIS system
- Scan and file documents as part of our ongoing shift to a fully digital filing system
- Prioritize and manage time-sensitive requests
- Keep management informed on candidate status and screening results
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Work closely with onboarding coordinate hiring efforts for new employees
- Support other HR and company needs as they arise
- High school diploma or GED
- Previous administrative or customer service experience required
- HR experience or a related degree is a plus
- Strong typing and data entry skills with excellent attention to detail
- A professional demeanor and commitment to confidentiality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills while following through with requests
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel
- Company-paid life insurance up to $50,000
- Voluntary medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Teladoc, FSA, and/or HSA options
- Paid time off (PTO) for personal time or sick leave
- 6 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid, hands-on training
- Annual performance reviews with potential for raises
ELM Utility Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
