Human Resource Coordinator

VARC•Appleton, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

VARC is seeking a full-time, exempt Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to join our growing HR team. This is a new role for the organization that could be based at one of our campuses in La Crosse, WI; Viroqua, WI; Reedsburg, WI; Appleton, WI; or Richland Center, WI. The Human Resources (HR) Coordinator provides day-to-day administrative and operational support to the VARC Human Resources department. This role is responsible for coordinating recruitment and onboarding activities, assisting with maintaining records, responding to employee and external HR inquiries, and supporting basic HR programs and initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Communications, Psychology, or a related field or equivalent combination of relevant administrative or HR experience will be considered.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in HR, administrative, customer-service-focused role or non-profit experience preferred.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment activities, including posting positions on internal and external job boards, managing applicant flow, and collaborating with hiring managers throughout the selection process.
Support the onboarding process, including processing and reviewing pre-employment requirements, documentation, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and hiring managers on onboarding progress.
Assist with entering new hire data into the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), Learning Management System (LMS), and other internal systems; ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
Monitor and triage the HR inbox and ticketing request system, routing inquiries as appropriate.
Respond to routine employee questions related to HR policies, procedures, onboarding, and employment verifications.
Process employment verifications, personnel file requests, and other documentation requests.
Maintain electronic records in accordance with retention and confidentiality requirements.
Assist with employee recognition programs, engagement activities, internal events, and external events (job fairs, recruitment activities, etc.)
Provide administrative support for HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
Act as a positive ambassador of VARC’s culture by modeling VARC’s cultural values of respect, innovation, service, and excellence, throughout the organization.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Provide assistance to other job tasks as assigned.