Human Resources Coordinator

North Coast Credit Union • Bellingham, WA

16h • $28 - $37

About The Position

We’re seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support to our HR team while helping deliver a positive employee experience. This role is a key point of contact for employees and supports HR compliance, onboarding, benefits administration, recruitment coordination, and engagement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, service-minded, highly organized, and motivated by supporting people and culture in a regulated financial services environment.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in HR, administrative, or coordinator roles
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a service-oriented approach
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Familiarity with WA State and Federal employment laws
• Ability to work in a retail and office-based environment with some travel to branches or off-site meetings.
• Ability to occasionally work early mornings, evenings, or event-related hours.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds (files, materials, event supplies)
• Must successfully pass required background checks

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a credit union or regulated financial institution
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field
• Experience with WordPress, Adobe, Canva

Responsibilities

• Process employee lifecycle transactions including new hires, promotions, transfers, status changes, and separations
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and HR documentation in compliance with policy and regulations
• Assist with payroll preparation and processing by auditing HR data for accuracy
• Support HR communications such as employee announcements, intranet updates, and internal messaging
• Coordinate recruitment logistics including job postings, interview scheduling, and pre-employment screening
• Communicate with candidates to ensure a professional, timely, and welcoming hiring experience
• Prepare offer letters, onboarding materials, and new hire documentation
• Ensure accurate completion of all hiring and onboarding paperwork
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment questions and available resources
• Support open enrollment activities, benefit communications, and vendor coordination
• Help track and administer leaves of absence, FMLA, and workers’ compensation documentation
• Serve as a liaison with benefits vendors and third-party administrators as needed
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive employee information
• Assist with administering and communicating HR policies and procedures
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Track mandatory training, certifications, acknowledgments, and required postings
• Respond to routine HR inquiries and escalate complex issues appropriately
• Support employee engagement and recognition programs
• Help coordinate staff events, celebrations, trainings, and workshops
• Foster a culture grounded in hospitality, inclusion, and member-centric service
• Utilize HRIS and workflow tools to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline repetitive HR processes

Benefits

• We enjoy paid time off with a starting vacation accrual of 10 days per year, 11 paid holidays, paid sick time which accrues at 2 hours per pay period (6 days per year), and WA State Paid Safe & Sick Time which accrues at 1 hour for every 40 hours worked.
• We invest in our employees' futures by offering a 401 (k) retirement plan with up to a 10% employer contribution.
• We prioritize your health and well-being and offer medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your family, including free mental health and wellness plan options.
• We ensure our employees are taken care of during life's unexpected events with employer provided life and disability insurance along with paid bereavement leave.
• All benefits are offered in accordance with our plan documents and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees