HR Operations Coordinator - Rockford, IL

 

At Savant, talent is a strategic driver of our growth—and this role sits at the center of making it all work.

We’re looking for a Talent (Human Resources) Operations Coordinator in the Rockford, IL area who thrives on creating structure, improving processes, and ensuring our team operates efficiently at scale. In this role, you’ll be a key partner to Talent Acquisition and broader HR—supporting systems, data, and recruiting operations that enable us to attract, hire, and support top talent across the firm.

If you’re someone who enjoys connecting the dots, keeping things moving behind the scenes, and making great teams even more effective, this is the role for you.

What You'll Do

Talent Operations & Systems Excellence

• Maintain and optimize our HR systems (HRIS and related tools), ensuring accuracy, data integrity, and seamless workflows
• Support onboarding, employee changes, and organizational updates to ensure clean data and strong reporting
• Identify process improvements and help implement scalable solutions across the Talent function
• Create and maintain SOPs, guides, and resources that improve consistency and team efficiency

Support the Talent Acquisition Team

• Coordinate interview scheduling across candidates, hiring managers, and interview teams—delivering a seamless candidate experience
• Partner with recruiters to support sourcing initiatives, pipeline activity, and candidate communications
• Assist in managing requisition workflows and ensuring timely movement through the hiring process
• Help maintain recruiting systems and data accuracy, ensuring visibility into hiring progress

Metrics, Reporting & Insight

• Track and maintain key Talent metrics and dashboards
• Generate and distribute reports that support hiring decisions, workforce planning, and leadership insights
• Serve as a resource for ad hoc data requests and reporting needs
• Support surveys and data analysis related to engagement, compensation, and benefits

 

Support the Full Employee Lifecycle

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of employee lifecycle activities (hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, etc.)
• Partner with Talent Advisors, leaders, and cross-functional teams to keep employee data current and aligned
• Assist with processes tied to performance cycles, goals, and merit increases

Connect Across Teams

• Collaborate with Talent Advisors, recruiters, hiring managers, and operations teams to keep processes moving
• Provide support and troubleshooting to internal users of Talent systems
• Act as a go-to resource for process clarity, data accuracy, and operational questions

Why This Role Matters
This isn’t just operational support—this role helps build the foundation for how talent functions at Savant. You’ll play a critical role in:

• Scaling recruiting operations as the firm grows
• Improving efficiency and reducing friction across the hiring process
• Ensuring our people data is accurate, accessible, and actionable
• Enabling the Talent team to focus on high-impact, strategic work

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in HR operations, recruiting coordination, or administrative support in a fast-paced environment

• High School diploma, or equivalent

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities at once

• Experience with HR systems, applicant tracking systems (ATS), or databases

• Comfort working with data, reporting, and Excel

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset—you look for ways to improve how work gets done

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

 

What Sets Savant Apart

• Collaborative, integrated model across advisory, tax, and planning—no silos

• Growth-oriented firm, offering meaningful opportunities for career development and long-term impact

• Values-driven culture, grounded in excellence, integrity, lifelong learning, respect, growth, and servant leadership

• Majority employee-owned, giving our team a shared stake in our long-term success

The Perks

At Savant, we invest in our people—supporting both their well-being and long-term growth.

We take a market-based approach to compensation. The expected base salary range for this role is $58,000-70,000 with final pay determined by experience, skills, and location. This role may also be eligible for additional incentive compensation based on responsibilities and performance.

 

Our Total Rewards

Core Benefits (Effective Day One):

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options

• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and disability coverage

 

Financial & Long-Term Rewards:

• 401(k) with company match (Roth and Traditional options)

• Team-based incentive opportunities and recognition programs

Time Away & Flexibility:

• Generous paid time off, plus at least 10 paid holidays

• Annual “Savantiversary” day

• Summer Hours (shorter work weeks during the summer)

• Parental leave, personal leave, and other life-event support

Well-Being & Everyday Perks:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wellness reimbursements (e.g., gym memberships)

• Flexible “Dress for Your Day” approach

We’re happy to share more details about our benefits and total rewards during the hiring process.

 

Take your career to new heights, apply today!

All applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbent in this position. Any combination of equivalent education and work experience will be considered.

Savant Capital LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer