People Culture Coordinator Office Manager

ABOUT C+R RESEARCH

There’s a reason we’ve been named one of Chicago’s Best Places to work. For 65+ years, C+R has recognized that our people are our greatest asset. Our culture is built on our employees’ curiosity, allowing everyone to grow and cultivate their passions and strengths, while at the same time, collaborating and supporting one another. We truly welcome creative thinking and input from all levels in our organization.

At C+R, all analysts work directly with senior managers and owners, who are all still analysts working on projects, as well as face-to-face with clients. Our client brands are mostly Fortune 1,000 companies (both B2C and B2B) and our teams work across a variety of categories using the most innovative methodologies.

POSITION FUNCTION:

The People and Culture Coordinator/Office Manager works under the supervision of the head of People + Culture to assist in a variety of human resources and office administration functions. This position will focus on a wide range of tasks and projects with ample opportunity to contribute to department deliverables and company culture.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential People + Culture Duties:

• Coordinate all recruiting activities from job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling
• Evolve recruiting practices for most efficient and impactful hiring results
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and subsequent file sharing with benefit vendors
• Assist with tax filing registration and troubleshooting
• Assist with federal, state, and company policy compliance tracking
• Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions
• Assist with employee relations as appropriate
• Improve and maintain company documents such as organizational charts, headcount report, seating chart, and more as they are developed
• Some clerical functions (as needed)

Essential Office Manager Duties:

• Common space daily upkeep such as restocking Café supplies, resetting conference rooms, mail and package distribution
• Inventory management for all non-project related office and café supplies.
• Facilitates maintenance of non-IT office and café equipment including appliances and furniture.
• Plans and coordinates company sponsored internal events such as weekly lunch, on site client meetings, and celebrations
• Vendor relations including office item suppliers, landlord work order management, and building requirements of vendors and visitors.

Other Duties:

• Keep abreast of industry changes.
• Special projects as required.
• Regular, on-site attendance.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Sincere interest in helping connect candidates to their perfect job.
• Proven organizational skills in both time management as well as physical environment.
• Impeccable attention to detail and accuracy.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the corporation.
• Enthusiastic, engaged, and positive attitude.
• Significant, hands-on experience using Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to be on-site Monday - Friday.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s in human resources or related field.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment.

Note: Nothing in this job posting restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to and include the job title in the subject line.

No 3rd party applications will be considered.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship or OPT.

C+R Research provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.In addition to federal law requirements, C+R Research complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

C+R Research expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.