HR Coordinator

Life's WORC•Garden City, NY

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About The Position

The HR Coordinator will play a key role in supporting various HR functions, with a focus on employee engagement, recognition, and administrative support. This position involves planning and executing employee events, managing recognition programs, facilitating communication, and providing essential HR administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong understanding of HR best practices.

Requirements

Previous experience in human resources or a related field preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with HR software (UKG preferred).
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and coordinating employee appreciation and engagement events, including Employee Appreciation Day, milestone celebrations, DSP Appreciation Month, holiday events, Friendsgiving, and Take Your Child to Work Day.
Support recognition programs through communications, small celebrations, and acknowledgements across departments.
Track, create, and distribute Value Award certificates and funds; publish monthly recognition updates on NetWORC and Outlook.
Send monthly service anniversary communications and support Employee Assistance Fund participation and reporting.
Audit and communicate Success Recognition awards, including certificates and employee highlights.
Coordinate HR and leadership visits, agendas, stay interviews, and monthly SurveyMonkey reports for onboarding and exit feedback.
Assist with agency-wide culture communications, including heritage months, holidays, professional observances, and special occasions.
Create employee spotlight stories for DSP Appreciation Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Serve as primary administrator for NetWORC, maintaining content, increasing engagement, and providing training.
Maintain UKG, SharePoint, and shared HR resources; send reminders for HR events and trainings via Outlook and texting platforms.
Support Culture Committee initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, relations, and retention.
Provide backup support for New Employee Orientation, exit interviews, and receptionist duties as needed.
Respond to general HR inquiries, maintain personnel files, process employment verifications and termination letters, and support recruitment tracking and job fairs.
Order office supplies and assist with additional projects and duties as assigned.