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# HR Specialist at Valdes Architecture & Engineering

- **Company:** Valdes Architecture & Engineering
- **Location:** Lombard, IL
- **Compensation:** $65k–$90k
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-29
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/valdeseng/cc5343fd-bbec-46c2-b482-1aa35d3bd1de

## Job description

Valdes Architecture & Engineering is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to support the day-to-day HR needs of our growing organization. This position will provide hands-on support across a broad range of human resources functions, including benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, performance management, recruiting support, employee communications, and HR programs. The ideal candidate is a dependable, highly organized HR professional who demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, strong common sense, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities. This individual will regularly handle confidential and sensitive information and must be comfortable working with employees and leadership at all levels of the organization.

## Responsibilities

- Coordinate and administer employee benefits programs and serve as a resource for employee benefit questions
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of benefit plan designs, administration requirements, and applicable regulations
- Maintain confidential employee information and records with a high level of professionalism and discretion
- Coordinate background checks, employment verifications, and professional references for prospective and current employees
- Support compensation administration and the annual performance review process
- Assist with organizational development initiatives and other HR programs
- Support employee relations matters such as planning, communicating, and attending events during work hours and non-work hours as available
- Coordinate and facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding activities including pre-employment drug testing and background checks, communication, and other processes
- Assist with employee development and training initiatives
- Assist the Talent Acquisition team with recruiting, staffing, interview, and hiring logistics if applicable
- Conduct research and fact-finding related to candidates, employment information, recruiting sources, and other HR matters as needed
- Prepare and review offer letters, payroll documentation, employee changes, and other HR paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Provide HR support for year-end activities and other cyclical HR initiatives
- Provide confidential administrative and HR support to the President, Vice Presidents, Directors, and other members of leadership as needed
- Respond to employee questions and provide employee services, guidance, and support
- Maintain accurate HR documentation, records, reports, and electronic files
- Assist with special projects and evolving HR department priorities
- Perform other duties as assigned by the HR Manager or company management

## Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Communications, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of Human Resources experience required
- Experience supporting multiple areas of Human Resources, including benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding, talent acquisition, and general HR administration
- Experience with benefit administration, benefit plan designs, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Experience working in a professional services engineering, architecture, consulting, or similar environment is highly preferred
- Experience working with ADP is a plus
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar professional HR certification is a plus
- Must be comfortable providing front desk/reception coverage at least one day per week, including greeting visitors and supporting general office needs as required
- Strong computer and keyboarding skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Strong research and fact-finding skills, including the ability to appropriately research candidate information, employment information, and recruiting sources
- Exceptional attention to detail, particularly when preparing offer letters, payroll documentation, employee records, and other employment-related materials where accuracy
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to learn and effectively utilize HR systems, recruiting platforms, and other business technology
- Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
- Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

## About Valdes Architecture & Engineering

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Valdes Architecture & Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, and project management firm delivering capital project solutions primarily for industrial and facility markets.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Lombard, Illinois, United States
- **Founded**: 1992
- **Founders**: Robert (Bob) Valdes, PE, SE

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Engineering & Architecture, Project Management, Industrial Construction
- **Target customers**: B2B; clients in oil & gas, chemicals, utilities, life sciences, manufacturing, science & technology, government, higher education, and agribusiness.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To deliver timely, cost-effective solutions for capital projects of any size, complexity, or location through a commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction [valdeseng.com].

## Products & Services
Valdes offers a full suite of in-house services covering the lifecycle of capital projects:
- **Architecture**: Building design and planning.
- **Civil Engineering**: Site development and infrastructure.
- **Structural Engineering**: Analysis and design of structural systems.
- **Mechanical & Electrical Engineering**: HVAC, plumbing, power, and lighting systems.
- **Process Engineering**: Design for chemical, refining, and manufacturing processes.
- **Instrumentation & Controls**: Automation and control system design.
- **Piping & Plant Layout**: 3D modeling and piping stress analysis.
- **Laser Scanning & Surveying**: Reality capture for existing conditions.
- **Project Management**: Full project controls, cost estimating, procurement, and construction management.
- **Validity & Integration**: Commissioning and system integration.
- **Plant Services & Support**: Ongoing operational support and staffing services.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Private company)
- **Key Metric**: ~200 employees; completed over 7,300 projects across the United States [valdeseng.com].
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed. Privately held and managed by founder and leadership.
- **Growth Signals**:
    - Grew from a single-person civil/structural firm in 1992 to a 200-person multidisciplinary team.
    - Maintains long-term relationships with clients (still serves its very first client) [valdeseng.com].
    - Holds multiple professional licenses (Architecture, Land Surveying, Professional Engineering, Structural Engineering).
    - Certified as a Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE) by the NMSDC, Illinois CMS, City of Chicago, and California PUC.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Minority-Owned Certification**: Certified MBE status is a differentiator for government and large corporate clients with diversity spend requirements.
- **Deep Industry Expertise**: 30+ years of focused work in complex, high-stakes sectors like refining, chemicals, and utilities.
- **Full U.S.-Based Execution**: All work is performed in the United States, ensuring quality control and compliance with domestic standards [valdeseng.com].
- **Integrated Multidisciplinary Model**: Offers architecture, engineering, and project management under one roof, reducing handoff friction for clients.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expand Service Lines**: Has continuously added capabilities (e.g., process engineering, laser scanning, staffing services) to serve a broader range of client needs.
- **Deepen Client Partnerships**: Emphasis on repeat business and long-term relationships, rather than transactional project work.
- **Geographic Expansion**: Maintains offices in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin, with an increasing ability to support projects across the U.S.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Work Environment**: Emphasizes a collaborative, team-based atmosphere rooted in safety and quality. The company highlights a high number of long-term employees as a sign of a positive culture [valdeseng.com].
- **Flexibility**: Offers flexible schedules including a **9×4 weekly schedule option** and **remote work flexibility** [valdeseng.com].
- **Benefits Package**: Competitive salaries, 401(K) with company match, company-paid life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance, PTO, and paid holidays (including Veterans Day for veterans).
- **Professional Development**: Tuition reimbursement, reimbursement for annual license fees, in-house and external training, access to a Learning Management System (LMS), and a mentorship program.
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: A certified Minority-Owned Business that states a commitment to diversity of thought and perspectives [valdeseng.com].
- **Recognition**: Employee of the Year award, anniversary milestone celebrations, and appreciation awards.
- **Work Locations**: On-site roles are available in Lombard, IL; Griffith, IN; and Kenosha, WI. Some hybrid and remote positions are available for specific roles [lever.co].

## Sources
1. [valdeseng.com](https://valdeseng.com/)
2. [valdeseng.com - Who We Are](https://valdeseng.com/who-we-are/)
3. [valdeseng.com - Careers](https://valdeseng.com/careers/)
4. [valdeseng.com - Benefits](https://valdeseng.com/benefits/)
5. [jobs.lever.co/valdeseng](https://jobs.lever.co/valdeseng)

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