HR & Operations Specialist - Graham & Hyde Architects

Graham & Hyde Architects is searching for a Human Resources & Operations Specialist in Springfield, Illinois, who will work directly with firm principals and staff at all levels to support all administrative functions of the business including payroll, benefits, 401k administration, employee relations, paid time off, recruitment, new hire onboarding, and policy management, ensuring all employees at Graham & Hyde feel taken care of and supported. 

Joining the G&H team provides unique opportunities unlike anywhere else in Central Illinois. Navigating clients through the planning and design processes and translating these ideas into reality plays a pivotal role in shaping our local environment. This position is based in-office at our Springfield, Illinois headquarters. Compensation range is $60-$75k annually, depending on experience and qualifications. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Our ideal candidate possesses an associate or bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in Business, Accounting, or Human Resources as well as 5 years of work experience performing related duties such as general office management, HR, payroll, tax filings, reports and accounting support.
• Dedicated to creating a positive work environment, taking initiative to create tools, programs and processes that improve company culture.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage priorities effectively.
• High degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Proficient with computers, especially QuickBooks and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Motivated to be a true member of the back-office operational team, filling in when/where needed.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. as-needed.
• Our office is 2 stories without an elevator, and the ability to regularly climb up and down stairs is a reality in our organization.

In addition to offering competitive wages and benefits, G&H supports career development and professional growth. For more than 55 years, G&H has provided thoughtful and comprehensive architectural designs that provide exceptional, innovative, and highly functional design solutions.

Graham & Hyde Architects is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We invite qualified candidates to submit resume directly to info@grahamandhyde.com, or to Graham & Hyde's recruiting partner HR Full Circle at kelly@hrfullcircle.com