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HR > Human Resources Coordinator

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Short Description:

The  Human Resources Coordinator completes clerical duties for an organization's human resources department. Their primary responsibilities include providing administrative support to employees, assisting the HR Manager with recruiting candidates to fill open roles, and assisting with payroll processing functions.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Maintains complex and sometimes confidential records.
  • Heavy file management, record keeping, and data entry.
  • Supports leave of absence reporting.
  • Inputs data and runs reports in Microsoft Access Databases and other programs.
  • Supports recruiting processes and responds to inquiries in the area of responsibility.
  • Collects data and information for use in special projects or reports.
  • Updates information and reports typically on the computer.
  • Answers Human Resources phones as needed.
  • Reviews information/data and makes decisions within defined guidelines, parameters, and instructions.
  • Examines and prioritizes documents to determine work to be completed or the best course of action.
  • Coordinates special programs and events as requested.
  • Provides administrative support to other departments as requested.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Experience: Proven experience as an HR coordinator with at least three years of experience in this role.
  • Education: High School Diploma/GED Required.
  • Onboarding: Experience with onboarding/presentation skills a plus.
  • Knowledge of: human resources operations and best practices.
  • Software: Hands-on experience in using MS Office, Google Docs, databases, and HRIS systems.
  • Communication: Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Time Management: Organizational and time management skills.
  • Problem-Solving: Team player and problem-solving skills.

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  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. 
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: 1-2 years preparation (6.0 to < 7.0)

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