Job Information
Ace Hardware Human Resources Coordinator- Home Services in Oak Brook, Illinois
Compensation Details:
$50000 - $60000
Why should you join our team?
We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
Weekly Pay
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 9.6% of total eligible compensation
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay)
Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical yearly review
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and more
Adoption cost reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.
Job Description:
The Job
As the AHHS Human Resources (HR) Coordinator, you are responsible for completing administrative duties for the Human Resources department. You will assist the (HR Team) with recruitment, employee onboarding, minimal basic policy guidance, leave of absences, submission of Workday basic tasks, and help maintain the corporate culture through employee events, recognition programs all while providing administrative support to all employees.
What you will do…
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and offboarding initiatives to new hires and separated employees.
Create reports and presentations as needed.
Acquisition support – creating offer letters, inputting new employes into Benefits Platform (Employee Navigator).
Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions as needed and requested by HR Team.
Attend bi-weekly HR POC Meetings and take notes for distribution to HR POCs.
Complete unemployment forms/claims and submit information as requested.
ONBOARDING & NEW HIRE ORIENTATION
Welcome new hires on their first day and provide orientation overview.
Work through onboarding checklist for all new hires.
Ordering of all new hire material and providing material to HRM’s for New Hires
RECRUITMENT
Assisting in submitting background checks, drug screening and travel arrangements.
Communicate pre-employment status updates to hiring managers and General Managers.
Assist in recruitment efforts and submit job postings in Workday. This can include being a back-up to recruiters for intake meetings, conducting phone screens, sourcing resumes and posting positions through various sites.
RECOGNITION & ENGAGEMENT
Leads employee engagement initiatives for Corporate employees and partners with branch POC as needed.
Partner with HRM and HR POC on company events and recognition initiatives.
LEAVE OF ABSENCES
Facilitate the administrative process for all leaves
Upload new leaves on the tracker
Partner with HRM’s on approvals/denials
Send communications and forms to employees
TRACKING & REPORTING,
EEOC report and analysis
Administrator of Survey Monkey – updating surveys and creating new ones for the team
Filling out all unemployment claims
Submit Workday time payments as needed (for vacation payouts, etc.)
What you need to succeed…
2-3+ years of HR Experience in a corporate setting
Proven experience in building and maintaining professional relationships
Strong customer service orientation and demonstrated administrative experience
Expertise in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, internet and social media sites
Good attention to detail
Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Autonomous and empowered to go beyond status quo.
Experience in recruitment, onboarding, and human resources.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Emphasis on Human Resources a plus
Comfortable working in Oak Brook, IL
We want to hear from you!
When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Disclaimer
The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.
Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.