HR Coordinator

Company Background: Founded in 1940 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Degenkolb Engineers has more than eight decades of commitment to innovation, client service, and life-long learning. We deliver customized structural solutions in a variety of practice areas such as healthcare, education, and civic buildings.

If you are interested in joining our team and do not see your desired position on our "Job Openings" page, please send an email with a targeted cover letter expressing interest to: humanresources@degenkolb.com

Position Description: Our Michigan office is currently seeking an HR Coordinator for its expanding HR team. This position directly supports the HR Director. May require occasional travel and may involve flexible working hours to support HR initiatives.

Ideal Candidate: We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive team-player who seeks to expand their HR knowledge and competencies.

Compensation: The pay rate for this position generally ranges between $54,000 and $65,000 per year. This range is a good faith estimate pursuant to pay transparency laws. Actual pay rates will be based on various factors, including company, education level, and candidate qualifications.

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and life insurance, 401(k) with company Profit Sharing contribution, employee ownership in a privately held stock plan, a generous paid time off program and company holidays, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, and financial support for professional activities.

Culture: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule (three days a week in the office) and a fun office environment! Our firm is highly collaborative and filled with experts who are united by a passion for industry involvement, pride in company ownership, and respect for our personal lives. You will benefit from focused professional development within a highly supportive and transparent team environment. We also offer opportunities for committee participation and leadership, mentor and diversity programs, variety in work assignments, and a pay scale set at the 75th market percentile. To learn more about the company, please visit our website using the link below:

https://degenkolb.com/culture/

Job Description:

The HR Coordinator will support our HR Director in fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and engaging workplace. This role focuses on various HR functions including: Performance Management, Rewards and Recognition, Employee Engagement, and Compliance. This position helps administer key HR programs and processes, ensuring smooth and effective HR operations that align with our organization goals.

Responsibilities:

Performance Management

• Administer performance management program to ensure effectiveness and compliance.

Reward & Recognition

• Support the administration of the variable compensation program.
• Collaborate with HR Director to develop and implement employee recognition initiatives that align with company values and objectives.

Employee Engagement

• Assist with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, coordinate events, and gather feedback on DEI efforts.
• Support employee relations efforts by providing initial support for inquiries and maintaining accurate documentation of employee interactions.
• Administer engagement survey, compile results, and assist with follow-up action plans to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
• Coordinate exit interviews, track key insights, and prepare reports for continuous improvement in employee engagement and retention.

Compliance

• Help maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook, ensuring alignment with current laws and best practices.
• Ensure that HR processes are consistently documented and followed, identifying areas for process improvements as needed.
• Support compliance efforts by maintaining accurate records, assisting in audits, and ensuring the confidentiality of employee information.
  
• Coordinate the training modules and worksite inspections for harassment prevention and workplace violence prevention initiatives.

Employee Communication

• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. Facilitate distribution of salary increase, promotion, and incentive compensation letters.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of 2 years work experience in a Human Resources Department
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Exposure to HRIS data entry and reporting
• High level of interpersonal skills with ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations at all levels in the company with poise, tact, and diplomacy
• Strong organization skills, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
• Commitment to promoting an inclusive culture in a diverse organization through equitable practices

Application Process: Click Apply Now button and please submit your resume and a targeted cover letter (either as a merged PDF with your resume or uploaded as a separate document) explaining why you are interested in this position.

Degenkolb Engineers complies with Equal Opportunity Employer guidelines, meaning we do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. And we go beyond the laws - we are truly committed to increasing the diversity of our team and we value the different perspectives, skills, and experiences it brings to our firm.