Human Resources Assistant Special Education Organization

Human Resources Assistant for Special Education Organization

Job Category
:
Admin. Assistant

Requisition Number
: HUMAN
001643

• Posted :
  September 4, 2026
• Full-Time

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Crestwood, IL 60418, USA

Elim is looking for a Human Resources Assistant who wants their career to mean something more — someone who brings care, organization, and heart to the people-side of a mission-driven organization. This isn't just an HR job; it's a chance to support the people who support a community that truly needs them.

What makes working at Elim different? They take care of their staff the way their staff takes care of others. Every employee gets free, unlimited virtual counseling — no strings attached. Add to that a schedule built around real work-life balance, competitive pay, and a benefits package that actually reflects what people need to feel secure and supported.

If you're the kind of person who takes pride in doing your job well and wants to leave your workplace better than you found it, Elim wants to hear from you.

As a Human Resources Assistant at Elim, you'll be required to:

Human Resources Administration and Employee Records

• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential employee personnel records in accordance with organizational policies and applicable employment laws.
• Manage, audit, organize, scan, and file documents in electronic and/or physical personnel files.
• Ensure required employment documentation is received, properly maintained, and filed.
• Maintain and audit employee records for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain I-9 forms and supporting documentation in accordance with federal requirements and organizational procedures.
• Conduct annual employee record and compliance checks for the School and Adult Services programs, including required credentials, licenses, certifications, background checks and other employment requirements.
• Prepare and maintain HR forms and assist with creating, updating and forms used by employees, supervisors and the HR Department.
• Assist with preparing forms, gathering required documentation, and ensuring records are complete.
• Assist with employee changes, transfers, status changes, and other personnel transactions.
• Respond to routine employee questions and direct more complex questions or concerns to the appropriate staff member.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and exercise appropriate discretion when handling sensitive information.

UKG/HRIS Support

• Provide administrative support for the organization’s UKG system.
• Perform UKG password resets and assist employees with routine access issues.
• Assist employees who experience difficulty using the UKG mobile application, including troubleshooting basic issues and escalating technical concerns when necessary.
• Assist with maintaining accurate employee information within UKG.
• Support HR processes within UKG, including employee records, forms, timekeeping, and other assigned functions.
• Identify and communicate recurring HRIS issues to the appropriate HR or payroll staff.

Purchasing, Credit Card, and Administrative Support

• Enter and track purchase orders for the Human Resources Department.
• Track and reconcile HR-related credit card purchases and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Purchase HR supplies, materials, and other items as authorized.
• Monitor supply levels and ensure commonly used HR supplies are available.
• Assist with vendor communications and administrative follow-up as assigned.
• Maintain organized records related to purchasing, invoices, receipts, and credit card transactions

Workers Compensation Administration

• Assist with the administration of workers’ compensation incidents and claims in coordination with the Director of HR and the organization’s workers’ compensation carrier.
• Serve as…