Human Resources Coordinator

The Salvation Army Central Territory • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

The Salvation Army is hiring a Human Resources Coordinator in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This full-time role supports employees and managers and helps maintain efficient, compliant HR processes. The position offers experience across employee relations, onboarding, leave administration, benefits, compliance, training, and HR operations. The schedule is Monday through Friday, primarily during daytime business hours, and the pay is $19–$22 per hour.

The coordinator serves as a resource for employees and managers, maintaining confidential and accurate HR records, supporting HR transactions and payroll processes, coordinating leave and benefits administration, and assisting with employee relations, training, safety, and compliance. The role is suited to an organized, people-focused professional who is interested in building an HR career.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in HR, administrative support, payroll, recruiting, office management, or a related role.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Experience with ADP or another HRIS/timekeeping system.
• Familiarity with employee leaves, workplace safety, workers' compensation, or employment compliance.

Responsibilities

• Help employees navigate HR programs, policies, and benefits.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Process employee changes, benefits enrollments, and HR transactions in ADP.
• Support payroll and timekeeping processes.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation for new employees.
• Ensure HR records are complete, accurate, and compliant.
• Coordinate employee leave processes, including FMLA, personal leaves, and workplace accommodations.
• Communicate with employees about leave requests and required documentation.
• Track leave activity and maintain accurate records.
• Assist employees with benefit questions and enrollment support.
• Partner with managers to address employee concerns and workplace issues.
• Assist with investigations, incident reporting, and documentation.
• Help promote a positive employee experience and respectful workplace culture.
• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Support employee training initiatives and compliance programs.
• Assist with workplace safety efforts and committee activities.
• Help coordinate required HR and safety trainings.
• Support workers' compensation and incident reporting processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement benefits, including a 403(b) and pension eligibility for qualifying employees.
• Professional development and on-the-job training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree