Human Resources Coordinator

Cheltenham Township•Cheltenham Township, PA

8h•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for assisting with various aspects of human resources administration including hiring, onboarding, HRIS management, maintaining employee and worker's compensation files, processing claims, processing applications for retirement, assisting with benefit management, liaising with employees and retirees, and serving as a backup for payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s Degree in HR or equivalent HR education and HR experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in human resources
Proficiency in HR systems and MS Suite.
Must be detail oriented.
Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of employment laws.
Hold a valid PA Drivers license.
Able to work night meetings approximately 3-4 times a month
Work the full-time hours of the position: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Monday-Friday
Able to work night meetings, as required
Walk, Sit, Stand, Bend, Kneel, Stoop; Push, Pull, Lift, Carry up to 20 lbs.
Possess visual acuity
Possess hearing acuity
Must understand and comply with organization safety policy and procedures

Nice To Haves

2 years of local government or non-profit experience preferred.
Experience working with unions a plus.
Experience working with or familiarity with Civil Service processes a plus

Responsibilities

Hiring and onboarding for all positions in the Township
Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, including personnel records and workers compensation files, ensuring compliance with regulations and Township policies
Maintain HRIS system, including employee data and transactions.
Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Director of Human Resources.
Assists with post-retirement questions and duties related to benefits and questions, referring complex questions to the Benefits and Payroll Specialist or Director of Human Resources.
Process retirement applications along with providing support to employees with retirement questions.
Performs periodic audits of Human Resources files, I-9’s, and Background clearances to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
Processes invoices for payment related to the Human Resources department.
Provides clerical support to the Director of Human Resources.
Serves as a backup to for payroll.
Assists the Director of Human Resources with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, employee recognition events, holiday parties, etc.
Attends monthly Safety Committee meetings and evening meeting as required, take minutes, transcribe, prepare, finalize and distribute minutes and agendas.
Supervises receptionists and provides back up, as needed.
Performs all other duties as assigned.