Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Description

The Human Resources (HR) Coordinator supports the daily functions of the HR department, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, benefits administration, and HR policy compliance. This role acts as a liaison between HR and employees, ensuring smooth and confidential communication and prompt resolution of requests and questions.  The HR Coordinator aids with and facilitates HR processes and provides customer-focused HR support to the organization at all locations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists FeedMore’s recruiting efforts including resume screening, completing phone interviews, interview scheduling, and drafting offer letters
• Coordinates onboarding, including performing background checks, processing pre-employment documents and other related tasks
• Maintains and updates virtual and physical employee records, including filing documents, to ensure data accuracy and confidentiality
• Supports payroll, benefits and leaves administration by collecting and verifying relevant documentation
• Responds to HR related inquiries and requests, including coordination with any HR-related vendors;  
• Conducts new hire orientations, stay surveys and exit interviews 
• Coordinates training sessions and assists in the development of new sessions as needed
• Assists with the review and development of policies and procedures, Employee Handbook changes, and standard operating procedures  
• Assists with employee engagement efforts as capacity allows and under the guidance of the Chief People Officer
• Assists with employee relations matters, including confidential interviews and progressive discipline activities as needed
• Serves as a point of contact with HRIS vendor and takes ownership of system requests and changes
• Provides HR reporting as requested and scheduled and ensures compliance with labor laws and internal policies
• Ensures clear and ongoing communication with all key stakeholders for efforts managed and always maintains the utmost in confidentiality on all matters at all times, only disclosing to appropriate leadership
• Provides administrative support to the HR team, Executive Vice President of People and Finance and President and CEO, as requested
• Assists with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Farm Market/Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals 
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in an HR or administrative support role
• Familiarity with HR software (HRIS systems) and MS Office Suite
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to interpret employment legislation, policies and agreements
• Able to work independently on a broad variety of projects and also be effective in a team environment
• Able to exercise effective judgement, sensitivity, confidentially, and creativity to changing needs and situations
• Able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred 
• Current & valid NYS driver’s license and access to an automobile 
• Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 20 lbs.