Senior Human Resources Coordinator

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Human Resources Coordinator at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, IL office.

The Senior Human Resources Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) team with the development, implementation, and delivery of HR programs. This position collaborates closely with HRBPs and other teams across the organization to ensure the successful execution of initiatives in employee onboarding, talent and performance management, employee relations, compensation, recognition programs, and learning and development. Additionally, the Senior Human Resources Coordinator manages day-to-day HR activities, fosters a positive employee experience, and responds promptly to inquiries and requests. 

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What you’ll learn and achieve:

As the Senior Human Resources Coordinator, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Partners with the other members of the HRBP team in the development, implementation and delivery of HR programs including employee onboarding, talent and performance management, employee relations, compensation, recognition awards, learning and development, and policies and procedures.

• Manages and enhances the employee orientation and onboarding program to ensure a consistent, engaging, and scalable experience across the organization.

• Partners with HRBPs to deliver strategic, high-impact HR support to our internal stakeholders that enhances the employee experience and drives organizational success.

• Serves as a first point of contact for internal and external HR-related inquiries, ensuring timely response, appropriate escalation, and consistent communication of HR policies and procedures.

• Enters and maintains accurate employee data in HR systems (including Workday); conducts tests and audits, resolves discrepancies, and generates standard and ad-hoc reports.

• Identifies opportunities and work with the HR team to implement improvements to HR processes and employee experience.

• Coordinates the development of new or revised programs and policies by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing research data, and making recommendations and suggestions for improvement.

• Prepares and disseminates HR-related documents, such as employment verification letters, disciplinary letters, and employee communications.

• Contributes to other departmental and cross-functional activities as required

What you’ll experience working at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You’ll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today’s global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what’s on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You’ll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation based on the level of the position. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life ins