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HR Coordinator

Lulac Head Start
Full-time
On-site
New Haven, Connecticut, United States
$50,000 - $60,000 USD yearly
HR Entry Level
Full-time
Description

 The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for performing Human Resources related duties on a professional level, works closely with the HR Manager and assists with recruiting, employee record -keeping, file maintenance, benefits, onboarding, and payroll processing. The HR Coordinator is responsible for the administrative support of the day-to-day human resources operations.
 

Essential Functions

  • Assists with new-employee background checks and references
  • Assists with the coordination of new hires orientation and onboarding process. 
  • Responsible for preparing new-employee files and maintaining employee personnel files up to date.
  • Responsible for coordinating and participating in job fairs, career fairs with local colleges and institutions.
  • Assists with processing of terminations
  • Responsible for maintaining former employee files according to record keeping guidelines and the annual  archive of files.
  • Assists and maintains an up to date record of employees background and fingerprinting
  • Assists the payroll process biweekly.
  • Responsible for creating flyers, surveys, and HR general communications to employees.
  • Prepares marketing materials for recruitment of staff and training opportunities.
  • Assist the HR Manager with the Sunshine committee meetings and activities.
  • Assists or prepares correspondence as requested by HR manager
  • Maintains I-9 documentation files for current and former employees
  • Assists with recruitment and interview process as needed
  • Performs other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Requirements

 

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Human Resources capacity
  • Experience working in a non-profit agency
  • Bilingual English-Spanish, preferred

Additional Requirements

  • Must have a health screening and TB test prior to the start of employment
  • Must pass a criminal records check (Fingerprint Clearance)
  • Knowledge of Head Start program preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to perform numerous tasks simultaneously and meet required deadlines
  • Ability to keep necessary proprietary information confidential
  • Computer literacy, Google suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Meets)
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
  • Ability to travel out of town to attend workshops or training
  • Valid driver’s license and proof of coverage of motor vehicle insurance
Salary Description
27-32/hour