Human Resources Coordinator

Scholastic Book Fairs•West Chester, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Scholastic is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support their zone HR team. This role involves performing administrative tasks and supporting a wide range of HR functions. It is a full-time position that will be worked from both a Scholastic branch location and a home office. The Human Resources Coordinator will support internal business partners and functional managers within the assigned HR zone team by participating in the administration and communication of programs and services that promote positive employee relations. This role offers the opportunity to build a career in Human Resources while supporting Scholastic’s mission of helping children become lifelong readers and learners.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Business or related field, or its work equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in an HR environment or a related field is strongly desired.
Background in any of the Human Resources disciplines: Recruiting, Organizational Development, Training, Total Rewards, Safety/Health, Employee Relations, or other government Compliance Regulations preferred.
Maintains a high degree of Confidentiality when handling sensitive company and employee information
Team-oriented, self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
Strong business process and customer focus; detail-oriented with an ability to see and respond to needs in a succinct way.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Results orientation with a strong track record of success in delivering on objectives
Well-developed interpersonal communication skills
Listening, reasoning, and analytical skills with a balance of service and empathy in business relations
Clear and understandable oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates a high degree of commitment to the Scholastic Mission and Operating Principles
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Experience with an HCM (Workday) is desirable

Responsibilities

Partners with HRM to provide employees and managers with first line communications for daily issues/questions about HR practices, policies and procedures from functional managers, business partners and employees.
Administer and maintain employment record reporting including bi-weekly Seasonal Leave of Absence, and other recurring/year-round activity (e.g. distributing employee rosters, assist with compensation analysis reporting, support recruiting and on-boarding tracking and administration and state specific reporting needs within the assigned zone).
Leads recruitment support activities seasonally and on-going through the year in the areas of job board creation and internal/external posting maintenance, select candidate screening activities, systemic candidate management, and offer, background, and onboarding within the zone
Process and administer assigned payroll and HR Services for the zone including One-Time Payments, Sign-Ons, Retention, Safety, Seasonal reporting, SPOT bonus program.
Supports biweekly payroll processing (entering time off requests) for HRM approval.
Respond to state unemployment claims for assigned area.
Administer termination documentation and processing audits.
Point of contact for all employment verification or special request needs.
Facilitate the random testing program, by assigning tests in the system and tracking results.
May support or participate in training for new hires or policy/program changes (e.g. new hire orientation/onboarding, benefit open enrollment, etc.) to employees as needed.
May partner with HRM/HRG to co-facilitate management/employee training in other HR topic areas.
Maintains business confidentiality relative to customer accounts, organizational practices and employee records.
May participate in other critical HR projects or perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.