Human Resources Coordinator - Louisville, United States - Vaco

Description

At Vaco,we help you get the advantage over your competition We match Accounting, Financial, IT and Administrative professionals with career growth opportunities; our recruiters have direct access to HR departments and hiring managers. We have an excellent opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to support the efforts of a growing company.

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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to join our human resources team. As an HR Coordinator, you will provide essential administrative support in various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll and HR recordkeeping. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of HR processes and initiatives while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and a customer service mindset.
Responsibilities:

• Assist with the recruitment and selection process, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and reference checks.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding activities, including preparing offer letters, conducting new hire orientations, and ensuring completion of necessary paperwork and documentation.
• Maintain HRIS (Human Resources Information System) records, including employee data, organizational charts, job descriptions, and personnel files, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support benefits administration activities, including enrollment, changes, and terminations, and serve as a point of contact for employee benefits-related inquiries.
• Process payroll information, ensuring accurate and timely submission to the payroll department.
• Administer and track employee leave requests, such as vacation, sick leave, and other time-off programs.
• Assist with employee relations matters by maintaining open lines of communication, documenting employee concerns, and escalating issues to the appropriate HR staff or management.
• Coordinate and support employee training and development initiatives, including scheduling training sessions, tracking attendance, and managing training records.
• Assist in HR policy and procedure development, updates, and communication to employees.
• Support HR compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department, including managing HR correspondence, maintaining HR calendars, and scheduling meetings.
• Assist with HR reporting and data analysis, providing relevant information and generating reports as needed.
• Stay updated with HR best practices, industry trends, and legal requirements to contribute to the continuous improvement of HR processes and programs.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience as an HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, or in a similar HR administrative role.
• Solid understanding of HR practices, policies, and employment laws.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate professionally and confidentially with employees at all levels.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with employees, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Customer service-oriented mindset with the ability to handle employee inquiries and concerns in a prompt and professional manner.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of payroll processing and basic understanding of benefits administration is desirable.