HR Coordinator II - Temporary (Up to 24 months)

Avista•Spokane, WA

3h•$52,583 - $76,921•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience and creating meaningful impact for your current and future colleagues? At Avista Utilities, we’re looking for an adaptable HR Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you’ll serve as the first point of contact for internal and external inquiries, ensuring smooth and efficient HR operations while delivering exceptional support and service. From supporting the full recruiting lifecycle to assisting with compliance processes, you’ll play a key role in creating a positive experience for candidates and employees alike. In this role, you’ll coordinate job postings, schedule candidates, prepare interview packets, and help assist in ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process from start to finish. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy managing a variety of responsibilities, including recruitment coordination, interview scheduling, HR systems, and supporting administrative processes; this is your chance to shine. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and trust!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in human resources management, training, communications, or related field.
1+ years of relevant experience supporting human resource programs.
Experience with HRIS systems.
Experience in employee onboarding preferred.
Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Copilot, and PowerPoint).
Effective and flexible written and verbal communication skills.
Dedicated to the internal and external customer experience.
Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilization of resources.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Demonstrated ability in helping customers navigate through complex or sensitive issues, keeping the customer's best interests in mind.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Enjoy being the go-to resource and first point of contact for employees and candidate.
Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a variety of responsibilities.
Are highly organized and able to manage multiple processes at once.
Have strong communication skills and can clearly guide others through processes and timelines.
Are detail-oriented and comfortable maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance.
Enjoy collaborating across teams to create a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

First point of contact in the Human Resources Department for internal and external customers.
Provides information to employees regarding HR practices, programs, job openings, training, and benefits.
Supports the entire Human Resources team.
Collaborates and provides support to a diverse scope of department initiatives.
Enters and maintains accurate Human Resource Information Systems records.
Engaged in the entire recruiting process through job posting, interview scheduling, prepping interview packets, and closing jobs.
Develops and maintains a professional relationship with leaders and employees by ensuring a sense of trust, confidentiality, and respect.
Works to streamline and improve administrative processes.
Assists with compliance of the company’s Affirmative Action Plan.
Completes employee filing in digital and paper form.
Other projects and duties as assigned.