Human Resources Coordinator

Overview

The Human Resources Coordinator provides professional level duties related to Human Resources, including responsibilities in the following functional areas: Employee Relations, Compliance, Performance Management, Onboarding, Payroll and Benefits Administration. Participates in HR projects and implements group practices and procedures which ensure consistency, while being aware of legal and cultural requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Leads a variety of HR processes, including performance management, staffing, training initiatives, compensation, career development, employee relations, and HR policy development.
• Coordinates employee relations issues with HR Manager to ensure prompt and appropriate resolution.
• Drives continuous improvement by evaluating existing processes and focusing on improvement of tools, digitization, process controls, and increasing the overall efficiency of the HR function.
• Provides guidance on performance management, career coaching, progressive discipline at the location.
• Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Responds to questions regarding benefits, payroll, and other HR policies and issues.
• Develops & reports on KPIs to measure effectiveness of HR related metrics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• PHR or SHRM certification a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Demonstrated strong and effective communication skills: written, oral, and interpersonal.
• Demonstrated ability to handle frequent interruptions and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities, decisiveness and flexibility.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Must have strong teamwork mentality.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to assist and receive direction from multiple people.
• Ability to work independently and employ effective time management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience preferred in the following systems: ADP, Kronos and iCims.