Human Resources Coordinator

What You'll Do

Compliance & Risk Management 

• Own the compliance and risk management umbrella associated with HR. 
• Support consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook guidelines. 
• Assist with compliance related to federal and state labor laws. 
• Track compliance documentation and support audits, inspections, and documentation requests as needed. 
• Assist with benefits administration and training tracking. 

Employee Support & Relations 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for staff to raise HR-related issues or concerns 
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, time off, and employment practices. 
• Provide best-practice guidance to directors and support supervisors with employee relations documentation and corrective action tracking. 
• Sit in on conflict resolution meetings, providing best practices and guidance to directors. 
• Assist in resolving routine employee issues by providing guidance and escalating concerns appropriately. 
• Promote fair, consistent, and respectful workplace practices. 

Recruiting & Onboarding 

• Own the tactical arm of recruiting: getting out into the community, circulating recruitment materials, and building partnerships with local colleges and organizations to meet candidates where they are. 
• Steward the interview process end to end, with an emphasis on moving candidates through the process quickly and thoughtfully. 
• Designs and implements onboarding process 
• Post job openings, review resumes, and coordinate interviews. 
• Conduct initial candidate screenings. 
• Attend job fairs and hiring events. 
• Manage background and reference checks. 
• Partner with the Director of Staffing, who sets recruitment priorities and oversees onboarding systems, to ensure recruiting efforts align with the organization's staffing model. 

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 
• 2–4 years of experience in an HR, administrative, or people-operations role. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Nice to Have

• Experience in a nonprofit, child care, education, or human services environment. 
• Experience supporting hourly staff and multi-site operations. 
• Familiarity with HRIS and benefits systems. 
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar). 

Benefits

• Paid Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Child Care Discount
• Full Time Employees
• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision are available on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
• Employer paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance.
• ETO earned on the 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan for all employees that work 20+ hours a week.
• Discounts on childcare tuition rates (based on availability)
• Enjoy 9 paid holidays a year
• Staff Appreciation Weeks - a fun filled week of celebration our staff!
• 3 Program Development Days
• Access to Educational Grants
• SELA discounts on auto, electricity, phone, fuel, etc.
• All Employees
• Employees who work 15+ hours accrue vacation and sick time, starting 1st of the month after your first 30 days of employment.
• Enjoy 8 paid holidays a year if scheduled to work on the day the holiday falls!
• Staff Appreciation Weeks - a fun filled week of celebrating our staff!
• 3 Program Development Days
• Fun & Family like atmosphere
• Access to Educational Grants
• Half hour paid lunch (if working over 6 hours)
• SELA discounts on auto, electricity, phone, fuel etc.

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