Human Resources Coordinator

Welcome To LifeConnections:

LifeConnections is a behavioral health care provider with community based and residential programs all across Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. We primarily serve adults with developmental disabilities and complex mental health conditions.

We are currently accepting applications for the following position:

Human Resources Coordinator

Office Location: Springfield, MA

Salary: $55K-$60K Plus Excellent Benefits

Summary StatementThe Human Resources Coordinator (HRC) will be responsible for the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department for a specific region, including, but not limited to, administering pay, benefits, and leave, employee relations and enforcing company policies and practices. The HRC will work with a lens towards improving and/or creating processes, procedures and policies that optimize service delivery to employees and supervisors. This position’s focus will be onboarding new employees, assisting payroll as needed, and tracking various HR functions related to compliance.

Essential Functions

Provides support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; will be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations in partnership with the Senior HR Business Partner (Senior HRBP).

• Onboards new hires into the Company’s HRIS. Troubleshoots HRIS issues and communicates with candidates and internal stakeholders to ensure employee onboarding is a seamless experience for the new employee.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Maintains and updates HR compliance trackers.
• Interfaces with operations managers to ensure that timecards are submitted in a timely fashion ahead of the payroll deadline. Reinforces management accountability regarding nonexempt employee time entry via various forms of communication, including email, face-to-face conversations, and management meetings.
• Oversees and actively participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations in partnership with the Senior HRBP.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and modern technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Identifies learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees. Communicates and collaboratively interacts with others to foster an environment where proactive professional development is utilized throughout applicable regions.
• Regularly interfaces and communicates with colleagues in the HR Department and in payroll.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required. A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.
• SHRM-CP/PHR is desired.
• Previous experience working in one or more of the following areas is highly desired: home and community-based treatment, residential treatment programs, group homes, shared living services, and special education schools.

Other Relevant Qualifications (if applicable), including but not limited to mathematical skills, reasoning skills, communication skills, language skills, and the like.

• Ability to maintain composure and professionalism under stressful situations.
• Ability to exhibit flexibility but maintain a core of consistency and compliance for various HR functions that occur within multiple regions and locations.
• Ability to lead others with a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Previous experience with process improvement

What We Offer (full-time):

• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance
• STD, LTD, AD&D
• Paid Life Insurance
• Full Dental Insurance
• Excellent Health Insurance
• Matching Retirement Plan (403B)
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Education Opportunities for Qualified Candidates
• Employee Discount Program (including Verizon, etc.)

LifeConnections assures equal opportunity and public access and, if necessary, affirmative action in all its policies regarding employment and provision of services. LifeConnections does not discriminate in its hiring, programs or policies on the bases of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Human Resources: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000