Office Coordinator

General Kinematics Corporation • Crystal Lake, IL

13d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

General Kinematics is a manufacturer of vibrating equipment for processing bulk materials. The Office Coordinator handles daily office operations to maintain an organized and welcoming workplace. The role manages office supplies, visitors, travel, meetings, and company events while providing administrative support to Human Resources. It also supports the employee experience through onboarding coordination and management of the Company’s employee engagement site and GKWay recognition platform.

The position works onsite and includes assisting with stocking supplies, preparing meeting spaces, and setting up company events, with or without reasonable accommodation. It also performs other administrative and HR support duties as assigned by the HR Manager.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in office administration, office management, or a related administrative support role.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and daily requests.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a professional, welcoming approach to employees, visitors, and vendors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, resolve routine issues, and follow through on commitments.
• Comfort delivering welcome presentations and assisting employees with Company systems and programs.
• Ability to work onsite and assist with stocking supplies, preparing meeting spaces, and setting up company events, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Additional education in business administration or a related field.
• Experience coordinating meetings, travel arrangements, company events, and vendor services.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily office operations to maintain an organized, welcoming workplace.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, welcome guests, and coordinate visitor arrangements.
• Order and maintain office and breakroom supplies, including stocking refrigerators and replenishing coffee machines.
• Coordinate with cleaning providers and other service vendors to address workplace needs and service concerns.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and deliveries; coordinate outgoing shipments as needed.
• Manage workplace televisions, including updating approved announcements, presentations, and videos.
• Coordinate executive and company meeting logistics, including room preparation, catering, coffee, and refreshments.
• Help plan and coordinate company events and employee activities under the guidance of the HR Manager.
• Process invoices and organize documents according to Company procedures.
• Administer production employee uniforms, including ordering, distribution, exchanges, returns, and vendor coordination.
• Support new hire onboarding by preparing documents and welcome materials, coordinating schedules, delivering welcome presentations, and tracking required paperwork.
• Manage the Company’s employee engagement site and GKWay recognition platform, including content updates, employee support, recognition activities, and participation tracking.
• Perform other administrative and HR support duties as assigned by the HR Manager.

Benefits

• Annual profit-sharing incentive bonus.
• Benefit programs with choice and flexibility to meet the needs of employees and their families, including health and well-being, financial planning tools, career development, and PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED