HR Coordinator

Position Summary:
The Human Resources Generalist performs a wide range of duties supporting the daily operations of the Human Resources department. This role serves as a key resource for employees and supervisors, ensuring compliance with employment laws, maintaining employee records, supporting performance management and employee relations, and administering assigned HR programs. The position includes a designated HR specialization in addition to generalist responsibilities and requires a high level of discretion, accuracy, and professionalism. This role requires the ability to fluently speak, read, and write in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities:

General HR

Compliance and Records Management

• Administers federal and state employment related leave and accommodation laws, including ADA, FMLA, WAPFML, and related requirements
• Conducts periodic audits of employee records, personnel files, and required workplace postings to ensure compliance
• Administers workers’ compensation processes, including injury reporting, log maintenance, and required annual postings
• Receives and processes unemployment claims and represents the organization at hearings when requested
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory employee and managerial training requirements
• Provides back up support for completion of Form I9 documentation as needed

Performance Management

• Administers performance evaluation processes
• Provides guidance to supervisors on performance concerns, coaching, corrective action, and performance improvement plans

Employee Relations

• Serves as the primary point of contact for employee HR related inquiries
• Receives, documents, and escalates employee relations concerns, including complaints and allegations, to HR leadership
• Conducts internal investigations and provides findings and recommendations as directed by HR leadership

Compensation Administration

• Administers compensation and bonus programs in accordance with organizational guidelines
• Prepares and verifies compensation documentation, ensuring accuracy, approvals, required signatures, and submission to Payroll within required timeframes

Onboarding and Training

• Assists with new employee onboarding as needed
• Trains employees on HRIS functions, including Employee Self Service, Time and Attendance, and related systems

Organizational Support

• Communicates HR related information to employees orally and in writing as directed by HR Leadership
• Participates in administrative staff meetings, recruiting activities, and organizational events as required
• Serves on agency committees as requested by HR Leadership
• Assists with special projects and provides back-up support for other HR functions as assigned
• Travels to agency locations as requested
• Performs other duties as required and assigned

HR Specialization

Benefits Administration

• Administers employee benefits programs in coordination with internal and external partners
• Monitors employee eligibility for benefit programs, including ACA related tracking
• Processes benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations accurately and timely
• Resolves benefits billing issues and reconciles benefits data with Payroll and vendors
• Administers Flexible Spending Account processes, reconciliations, and vendor coordination
• Coordinates open enrollment, retirement plan meetings, and wellness activities
• Maintains and updates employee census data
• Provides back up support for HR technology functions as needed