Human Resources Coordinator

Organization Overview

Nourishing Hope is a dynamic Chicago nonprofit providing food and social services for anyone in need. Founded in 1970, we’re one of the largest and longest operating hunger relief organizations in Chicago. We also provide free, trauma-informed mental health counseling and other social services, such as job and housing assistance. We strive to serve the needs of the whole person — with respect and dignity, always.

Nourishing Hope offers our neighbors nutritious food using a choice-based distribution model and access to life-changing social services including:

• Monthly food distribution and additional produce pickup through five different food access programs;
• Home delivery services for older adults, homebound neighbors and neighbors living with disabilities;
• Social services including case management, mental health counseling, job search support, domestic violence intervention, referrals and public benefits assistance (SNAP, healthcare, government forms) for anyone in need.

Nourishing Hope serves tens of thousands of people each year, providing more than 4 million meals through our programs, in addition to partnerships with other community organizations. This year, Nourishing Hope will provide about 200,000 food and social services to our Chicago neighbors.

The Human Resources Coordinator will assist senior HR leadership and support HR operations with a focus on the hiring process, onboarding, and general HR administration. This role is ideal for an early‑career HR professional seeking hands‑on experience across core HR functions in a growing, mission‑driven organization. Compensation, payroll, and performance‑related matters remain the responsibility of senior HR leadership.

This position primarily works out of Nourishing Hope headquarters, 1716 W. Hubbard in Chicago. The work schedule is typically onsite Monday‑Friday 8:30 AM‑5:00 PM with a hybrid opportunity to work remote 1 day per week (after 90 days).

This role is classified as non‑exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and eligible for overtime, though employees are generally not expected to work beyond standard hours.

• Assist senior HR leadership with day‑to‑day HR operations
• Coordinate the hiring process, including scheduling interviews, managing candidate communications, reference and background checks, and tracking hiring documentation
• Prepare new hire packets, offer letters, and onboarding schedules
• Set up workstations, order supplies, and coordinate IT/account setup for new hires
• Maintain personnel files and HR records, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Update and format job descriptions
• Assist with drafting and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Provide general HR administrative support and respond to basic employee inquiries
• Undertake and assist with special projects as requested
• Partner with HR leadership to support and coordinate Culture Club initiatives, including planning activities, managing logistics, and assisting with implementation to strengthen organizational culture and employee engagement
• Provide occasional back‑up front‑desk relief

• Bachelor’s degree (HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in an administrative or HR support role
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication, editing, and proofreading skills
• Proficiency with computer systems;
  Google Workspace experience preferred
• High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism in handling confidential information
• Comfortable balancing administrative tasks with coordinating HR processes
• Eager to learn and grow in a human resources career
• Commitment to our mission and belief in the importance of food security for everyone

Hourly rate: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly DOE

Full‑time benefits include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer‑paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Paid birthday holiday
• Parental leave
• Language pay (Spanish, Russian, Polish)
• $250 employee referral bonus
• Free subscription to mental wellness app

Because we are a Medicaid provider all applicants who are offered employment with Nourishing Hope will be subject to a background screening. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background screening conducted in accordance with Nourishing Hope policy and federal, state and local law.

We kindly ask that agencies and recruiters refrain from reaching out. Unsolicited sales messages will be blocked and reported as spam.