Human Resources Coordinator

Are you passionate about people and driven by providing timely, accurate support? Hydro-Gear is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. This role goes beyond processes and paperwork—it’s about people, trust, and delivering consistent, thoughtful HR support throughout the employee lifecycle.

* Please note, we are not able to consider candidates who currently or in the future will require VISA sponsorship.

Hydro-Gear is a world leader in the design and production of precision drive solutions, serving multiple industries and customers worldwide. Our passion is innovation, and our focus is making our customers successful.

As a Human Resources Coordinator, you will play a critical role in ensuring HR processes are followed confidentially, accurately and consistently, with a strong focus on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations support, and documentation. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented HR professional who values precision, responsiveness, and adaptability in a fast-evolving environment.

Job Type & Location: Full-time, onsite position (not remote or hybrid) located in Sullivan IL

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Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding activities, ensuring processes are completed accurately and on time
• Coordinate Employee Orientation and new hire documentation with strong attention to detail and compliance
• Provide employee relations support , assisting with HR investigations, serving as a trusted point of contact, and responding to inquiries with professionalism and confidentiality
• Ensure HR processes and procedures are followed regularly throughout the employee lifecycle and are accurately documented
• Recognize sensitive or escalated situations and apply appropriate HR processes or escalate as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, timely, and process-driven HR support
• Hands-on experience in recruitment, coordination, and onboarding
• Experience supporting employee relations matters and assisting with HR investigations
• Working knowledge of core HR functions, including confidentiality and basic HR practices
• Ability to consistently follow established processes and meet deadlines
• Excellent judgment, professionalism, and communication skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate brings curiosity, responsiveness, and a strong commitment to process integrity. You are comfortable working in structured, detail-oriented environments, enjoy frequent interaction with employees and candidates, and take pride in delivering positive and compliant employee experiences.

Why Join Hydro-Gear?

This role offers the opportunity to be a trusted resource for employees while supporting meaningful HR processes that impact people every day. If you have experience as you’re ready to support, contribute, and grow in a people-centered HR role, we encourage you to apply.

• High School diploma or relevant college coursework, degree, or certification preferred
• Minimum 1-year experience in Human Resources related role (recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail, accurate documentation, and confidentiality
• Ability to adapt quickly and effectively as policies, procedures, and systems change
• Managing multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, consistency, with sense of urgency