Human Resources Coordinator

About the Position

The YWCA West Central Michigan is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. The hiring range is $17.00-$21.50 per hour, dependent on experience. This role will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. This role is responsible for assisting with recruitment, onboarding, employee record management, benefits administration, and HR compliance. The HR Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for employees, ensuring smooth HR processes and an excellent employee experience. This position requires an elevated level of attention to detail and a commitment to setting up and supporting processes while being flexible and positively communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

The YWCA offers competitive benefits including 2 medical plans (once of which is fully covered by the YWCA for single coverage), dental, and life insurance with employee-only level premiums paid entirely by the YWCA, generous paid time off, and vision insurance at a low cost. After two years of service, employees also receive contributions of 7% of their salary put aside in a retirement plan.

About YWCA West Central Michigan

Our mission is Eliminating Racism; Empowering Women and Girls; Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom, and Dignity for All. Where racism and sexism give rise to domestic and sexual violence, we help empower survivors with expert, comprehensive services: 24-hour confidential helpline, safety planning, legal help, domestic violence emergency shelter and supportive housing, medical-forensic examinations, counseling and support groups for victims; supervised parenting time and safe custody exchange. We seek to reflect the diverse community it serves and be a welcoming, inclusive space for all. Applicants from diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities are encouraged to apply.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Assist in posting job openings on job boards, company websites, and social media platforms.
• Screen resumes and schedule interviews with hiring managers and the Director of Human Resources.
• Coordinate pre-employment screenings, background checks, and reference checks.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and ensure completion of onboarding tasks.

HR Administration & Employee Records:

• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Track and manage employee status changes, including promotions, terminations, and transfers.
• Ensure personnel files contain required documentation in compliance with labor laws.
• Assist with HR audits and reporting.

Benefits & Payroll Support:

• Help administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions.
• Process payroll updates, including changes to employee information and deductions.
• Assist with Processing Payroll on a Bi-weekly basis.

Employee Relations & Compliance:

• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and company events.
• Address routine employee inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Help ensure HR policies and procedures comply with labor laws and company policies.
• Support compliance efforts, including labor law postings, required trainings, and reporting.
• Prepare a Monthly Newsletter.

Training & Development Support:

• Coordinate employee training sessions, including scheduling and tracking attendance.
• Maintain records of employee training and professional development activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in HR, administrative support, or related field.
• Knowledge of HR processes and employment laws preferred.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS software.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization and externally including executive-level administrators, government officials, and staff with an understanding of protocol and confidentiality is required.
• The ability to occasionally travel and work nights and weekends is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Light work; mostly sitting and exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently for purposes of lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects.
• Irregular work hours may exist, including early morning, weekends and evenings.
• Regional travel during the work day is required occasionally.
• Conditions are subject to occasional exposure to agitated or threatening individuals.
• Requires concentrated, complex and variable mental efforts, with emphasis on synthesis of information, written and oral communication.

NEXT STEP

If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings