Employee Relations Coordinator

Cardinal Group Career•Denver, CO

23h•$62,000 - $67,000

About The Position

The Employee Relations Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to the People & Culture team. This role focuses on the meticulous management of HR documentation, the processing of employee lifecycle changes, and assisting with the administrative side of employee relations and organizational transitions.

Requirements

Experience: 2–4 years of experience in an HR Coordinator, Assistant, or Junior Generalist role.
ER Exposure: Proven experience handling confidential personnel files and sitting in on sensitive meetings (terminations, grievances) as a note-taker or witness.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG) and Microsoft Excel. Experience drafting formal business correspondence and legalistic templates (contracts or offer letters).
Administrative Precision: High attention to detail; ability to manage high-volume paperwork with zero room for error, particularly regarding RIF documentation and pay data.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent years of experience).
Functional working knowledge of payroll processes, human resources practices, and employee benefits administration
Understanding of FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards
Ability to multitask effectively and manage directions from multiple sources while meeting deadlines
Capacity to maintain confidentiality, when required
Advanced knowledge of UKG HRIS or similar HR systems
Aptitude to adapt HR approaches and strategies based on organizational needs and external changes
Proficiency in computer skills, including word processing software, spreadsheet software, presentation software, Adobe software, email management, digital calendars, and video conferencing

Responsibilities

ER Support: Act as the first point of contact for performance and disciplinary tickets. Ensure all necessary documentation (statements, prior warnings) is collected and organized before escalating to HR leadership for final feedback.
Separation Logistics: Coordinate the administrative processing of involuntary terminations and RIFs. Generate separation agreements from approved templates and maintain the accuracy of selection logs.
Unemployment Claims: Manage the submission of documentation for unemployment claims. Monitor state portals for deadlines and gather historical performance data for the leadership team to use in hearings.
1099 Administration: Maintain the centralized database for independent contractors. Ensure all 1099s have active, signed contracts on file and manage the onboarding/offboarding workflow for non-employee workers.
Internal Offers: Generate internal offer letters for transfers and promotions based on pre-approved pay bands. Flag any variances to the Compensation Analyst for review.