HR Coordinator

Position Summary:The HR Coordinator position provides support with the onboarding/new hire processes and maintains personnel data for the employee lifecycle. Ensures compliance with various state, local and federal labor laws.Responsibilities:Administers human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel and contributes to developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.Addresses daily associate questions and concerns across a range of topics, escalating issues as needed.Process changes throughout the employee lifecycle.Reviews invoices for pre-employment screening services.Process unemployment claims.Maintains attendance point records.Trains new managers on HR processes and departmental procedures.Assists associates with benefits questions.Assists and supports company sponsored initiatives including recognition events.Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.Ensures all new hires through talentReef are processed through E-Verify and I-9’sMaintains I-9 accuracy.Monitors the I-9’s to ensure that employees whose eligibility documents are expiring are contacted and updated prior to expiration.Supports New Hire Onboarding process.Reviews and responds to Managers concerning Background Investigations. Manages the talentReef pre-employment screening process.Sends alerts to the Background Check vendor when an Adverse Action Letter must be sent; reaches out to candidate for supplemental information and follows up to ensure that we are meeting the compliance requirements.Processes compensation and personnel changes.Performs other related duties, tasks, and special projects as assigned, with or without accommodations.Qualifications: GED required; bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred. APHR certification is a plus. Candidates should have at least one year of HR experience or equivalent education/experience, along with strong communication, organization, analytical, confidentiality, and Microsoft Office skills.What we are looking for: Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and requirements that relate to human resource practices.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization, with agencies and vendors.Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines and adjust to sudden changes in workflow.Excellent analytical skills with the ability to think independently, take corrective action, and to resolve employee inquiries and requests for informationAbility to manage and administer a broad range of tasks including counseling managers and employees on the interpretation of policies and proceduresAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, guests and the general publicAbility to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situationsAbility to maintain all job-related information in a confidential and private manner.Ability to work extended hours may be required to meet deadlines, handle unusual workloads or to accomplish organizational prioritiesEssential Requirements:Ability to read, analyze and interpret written information such as procedure manuals, Company communications or governmental regulations.Ability to frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel.Ability to Travel may be required between branch locations and to attend off-site training, meetings and seminars.Ability to sit for prolonged periods in one location which may be restricted to the employee’s workstation.Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.