Valdes Architecture & Engineering
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HR Specialist

Location
Lombard, IL
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Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and administer employee benefits programs and serve as a resource for employee benefit questions
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of benefit plan designs, administration requirements, and applicable regulations
  • Maintain confidential employee information and records with a high level of professionalism and discretion
  • Coordinate background checks, employment verifications, and professional references for prospective and current employees
  • Support compensation administration and the annual performance review process
  • Assist with organizational development initiatives and other HR programs
  • Support employee relations matters such as planning, communicating, and attending events during work hours and non-work hours as available
  • Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding activities including pre-employment drug testing and background checks, communication, and other processes
  • Assist with employee development and training initiatives
  • Assist the Talent Acquisition team with recruiting, staffing, interview, and hiring logistics if applicable
  • Conduct research and fact-finding related to candidates, employment information, recruiting sources, and other HR matters as needed
  • Prepare and review offer letters, payroll documentation, employee changes, and other HR paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Provide HR support for year-end activities and other cyclical HR initiatives
  • Provide confidential administrative and HR support to the President, Vice Presidents, Directors, and other members of leadership as needed
  • Respond to employee questions and provide employee services, guidance, and support
  • Maintain accurate HR documentation, records, reports, and electronic files
  • Assist with special projects and evolving HR department priorities
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the HR Manager or company management

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Communications, or a related field required.
  • 5+ years of Human Resources experience required
  • Experience supporting multiple areas of Human Resources, including benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding, talent acquisition, and general HR administration
  • Experience with benefit administration, benefit plan designs, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements
  • Experience working in a professional services engineering, architecture, consulting, or similar environment is highly preferred
  • Experience working with ADP is a plus
  • SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar professional HR certification is a plus
  • Must be comfortable providing front desk/reception coverage at least one day per week, including greeting visitors and supporting general office needs as required
  • Strong computer and keyboarding skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong research and fact-finding skills, including the ability to appropriately research candidate information, employment information, and recruiting sources
  • Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when preparing offer letters, payroll documentation, employee records, and other employment-related materials where accuracy
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Ability to learn and effectively utilize HR systems, recruiting platforms, and other business technology
  • Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

About Valdes Architecture & Engineering

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to support the day-to-day HR needs of our growing organization. This position will provide hands-on support across a broad range of human resources functions, including benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, performance management, recruiting support, employee communications, and HR programs.

The ideal candidate is a dependable, highly organized HR professional who demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, strong common sense, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities. This individual will regularly handle confidential and sensitive information and must be comfortable working with employees and leadership at all levels of the organization.

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From Valdes Architecture & Engineering's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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