PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
An HR Coordinator may also assist with administering benefits, processing payroll, and handling any problems or questions. The position has an active role in ensuring all human resource functions are complying with local, state, and federal regulations. HR Coordinator duties may include:
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Consulting with managers and identifying employment needs
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Interviewing potential applicants regarding their skills, experience, and education
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Informing applicants about position details, including working conditions, benefits, and duties
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Conducting or helping with new employee orientation
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Maintaining employment records, electronically and hard copy
QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong HR Coordinators are self-directed with great problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making abilities, as they’re regularly faced with common employee challenges and must find creative and logical solutions to resolve them. They must also have effective organizational abilities since they’re often responsible for managing employees’ documents and personal information. HR Coordinators should also be able to multitask and adapt to a changing environment, since they can face unexpected challenges every day. They should also manage conflict well to address and resolve any issues occurring between employees.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or a related field. Professional work in the field of HR can substitute for the degree requirement.
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Communication skills: Excellent speaking and listening skills to share information effectively, while paying careful attention to concerns and questions from employees and job applicants.
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Decision-making skills: For reviewing applicants’ qualifications and for working to resolve employee disputes.
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Detail-oriented: When ensuring the workplace is compliant with labor standards and when maintaining records.
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Interpersonal skills: For interacting with new employees while conversing and connecting with people from various backgrounds and experiences.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is may be required to walk, climb stairs and lift/carry objects of up to 20 pounds. The employee is also required to have better than average dexterity to use hands to, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and the risk of electrical shock from office equipment and related items. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
WORK HOURS:
Maximum of Thirty (30) hours per week. Actual daily hours will be discussed with HR Manager and will normally be between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Additional hours as needed for training, meetings and special projects or to meet deadlines and commitments.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS YOU WILL BE EVALUATED ON INCLUDE:
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.