People Operations Coordinator

Chicago, United StatesHybridFull-time2–4 yrs experience$75k – $100k / yearPosted 3w ago

Job description

Harrison Street Asset Management ("HSAM") is a leading global alternative investment management firm focused on real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies across North America and Europe. Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, and London with offices across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm has over $108 billion in assets under management on behalf of institutional investors and registered investment advisors globally.

Founded on a culture of innovation, HSAM is an early mover in alternative real estate and mid-market infrastructure. Today, the firm’s global team, consisting of more than 520 professionals, is committed to creating long-term value through deep sector expertise and forward-thinking strategies.

Harrison Street is seeking to hire a Coordinator to join our People Operations team that will focus on the day-to-day operations of the People Operations team, ensuring smooth execution of core people processes across the employee lifecycle. This role is detail-oriented, highly organized, and service-focused, with regular interaction with employees, managers, and external partners. The PO Coordinator plays a critical role in maintaining accurate data and delivering a positive employee experience. This role is ideal for a highly organized, service-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting a broad range of initiatives. This position will be based in the firm’s Chicago office.

Responsibilities:

Operations & Administration

Perform all onboarding and offboarding processes, including pre-hire documentation, orientation scheduling, providing system access, and new employee communications.
Manage employee data changes including promotions, transfers, organizational changes and terminations
Serve as primary administrator for the HRIS, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
Act as the first point of contact for general People Operations inquiries regarding policies, programs and processes
Maintain accurate employee personnel files and records across HRIS, benefits, and payroll systems
Generate regular and ad hoc employee reports for the People Operations team and other teams, as needed
Prepare employment verification letters and other People Operations related documentation
Assist with offboarding activities

Benefits & Payroll Support

Support benefits administration, including enrollments, life events, and employee questions
Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate employee data, deductions, and changes

Projects & Team Support

Support People Operations projects such as system implementations, mergers/integrations, and process improvements
Assist in preparing presentations
Conduct orientation for all new hires
Provide backup support to other People Operations team members during peak periods, including primary backup for Payroll and Benefits

Requirements:

2–4 years of experience in an HR coordinator, HR operations, or HR administrative role
Working knowledge of HR processes, benefits, and basic employment regulations
Experience using HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, BambooHR, or similar)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High level of discretion and professionalism with sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
Experience supporting a multi-state or growing organization

Harrison Street is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions, please contact our ADA Accessible Line at (312) 920-0500 or [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Harrison Street does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Harrison Street will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Harrison Street.

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Harrison Street

Harrison Street Asset Management is a global alternative investment management firm specializing in real estate, infrastructure, and credit strategies. They manage over $103 billion in assets for institutional investors and registered investment advisors worldwide.

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