Associate HR Specialist & Office Manager

Country: US

City: Chicago

Job Category: Human Resources

Denodo is a leader in data management. The award-winning Denodo Platform is the leading data integration, management, and delivery platform using a logical approach to enable self- service BI, data science, hybrid/multi-cloud data integration, and enterprise data services. Realizing more than 400% ROI and millions of dollars in benefits, Denodo’s large enterprise and mid-market customers across 30+ industries have received payback in less than 6 months. For more information, visit www.denodo.com.

We are a fast-growing, international organization with teams across four continents and we work with a cutting-edge technology, but that's not all we have to offer. At Denodo, we are like a family and it is of the utmost importance to us that we help support your professional growth every step of the way

Job Description

We are looking for a talented Associate Human Resources Specialist / Office Manager to join our Chicago office. Supporting the company's HR initiatives and ensuring our office remains an amazing place to work will be an important component of this role. This position will partner with human resources team members in various domestic and global locations to ensure excellent service and consistent procedures for all employees whilst supporting the local HR Manager.

We are seeking candidates with a desire to work in a vibrant, growing company and passionate about people and technology. Those who thrive in this role will challenge themselves to improve processes and day-to-day operations to take their career and the company to the next level.

Salary range: $50k-55k base + variable

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Human Resources

Responsible for human resources coordinator duties, including but not limited to employee onboarding, termination paperwork and compliance
Be the primary point-person for local and remote employees assigned to the region
Contribute to the development of and ensure consistent compliance with corporate HR policies and processes
Partner with other HR subject matter experts to streamline company-wide HR initiatives and create a strong, cross-functional team

Office Management

Manage health & safety and office space needs
Front desk/reception duties including registering & greeting guests, coordinating deliveries, ordering office supplies (invoice reconciliation), etc.
Address employees' questions and/or concerns regarding office management issues
Support employees with travel bookings
Plan in-house or off-site activities, e.g. company events, local celebrations and conferences
Manage relationships with office & facility management vendors and related service providers
Perform additional duties and assignments that help ensure a smooth and efficient business process

Desired Skills & Experience

BS/BA in human resources, business administration or relevant field
2+ years experience in an HR Coordinator/Specialist or Office Manager role, ideally in the Software industry
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks in high activity, dynamic environment with accuracy and attention to detail
Customer focus & deep interest in employee relations, ability to interact with employees at all levels
Good team player, approachable, proactive and able to take initiative without direct supervision
Ability to maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive information
Computer fluency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Google Suite
Experience working both independently and with a team in a demanding environment

Denodo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Denodo will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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