Onboarding Specialist (Peoria, Illinois) $24.00-$26.00/hour

ELM Utility Services•Peoria, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

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 an Onboarding Specialist 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 managing personnel files to processing new employee onboarding in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and good judgment matter.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Previous administrative or customer service experience required
Strong typing and data entry skills with excellent attention to detail
A professional demeanor and commitment to confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel

Nice To Haves

HR experience or a related degree is a plus

Responsibilities

Verify that all hiring information received is accurate and complete
Confirm new employees' eligibility to work through E-Verify
Support internal and external audits or testing as needed
Manage and maintain personnel employment files
Accurately 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
Order pre-employment screenings (background checks, drug screens, and motor vehicle record checks)
Support other HR and company needs as they arise