Human Resources Coordinator

Job Title: Human Resources Coordinator  

Location: Remote* (Residency NC/SC required)  

Reports To: SVP, Human Resources and Belonging   

FLSA Status: Non-exempt; Full-Time  

Organization Summary  

Girls on the Run International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. We inspire girls across the United States and Canada to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. As a physical activity-based positive youth development program, our evidence-based curriculum is designed to enhance girls’ social, psychological and physical skills and behaviors to successfully navigate life experiences. To learn more about our program and impact, please visit: https://www.girlsontherun.org/. 

At Girls on the Run, our core values guide our way, and we strive to eliminate barriers to participation and create a culture of belonging across the organization.  In a recent third-party work culture survey, Girls in the Run employees described the organization as: collaborative, joyful, hardworking, caring, fast-paced and quality-focused.    

Position Summary  

The HR Coordinator actively supports initiatives designed to foster employee engagement and belonging within the Girls on the Run organization. As the first point of contact for applicants, employees, and Girls on the Run councils seeking HR support, the HR Coordinator plays an impactful role in creating a positive and helpful HR experience. This position encompasses responsibilities across the entire employee lifecycle, including full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, benefits and payroll, employee engagement and offboarding.  

The primary responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:   

Recruiting 

• Steward hiring teams through the recruitment process by managing communications and developing recruitment materials, including job descriptions, interview questions, scheduling links, and assessment materials  

• Manage job postings and research new networks or posting sites to drive visibility  

• Create an engaging and high-touch candidate experience that exemplifies GOTR’s core values and motivates interest in Girls on the Run  

• Conduct phone screens and candidate assessments  

• Coordinate recruiting logistics, including candidate communications, interview scheduling, travel arrangements (when needed) and sending final offers  

• Conduct reference checks and background checks  

General HR Support

• Oversee the HR team’s group email account, serving as first point of contact for employee HR-related questions, referring to other HR team members as needed 
• Draft clear and informative staff communications 
• Provide direct support in key stages of the employee life cycle including: 
  • Onboarding 
  • Employee engagement and surveys 
  • Offboarding 
• Assist with administration of GOTR’s benefits program including:  
  • Researching new potential benefits, vendors and programs 
  • 401k distribution management and education  
  • Managing employee enrollments and enrollment communications 
  • Preparing annual total compensation statements 
• Contribute to departmental initiatives to support HR operations for GOTR councils 
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by being familiar with existing and new legislation 

Employee Engagement & Trainings

• Support virtual and in-person staff trainings, including the tactical support of coordination, logistics, vendor management, budget management and communication  

• Develop HR-related educational materials or staff training resources as needed 

• Serve as an advisor to and participate in the organization’s Culture Committee, helping to plan and organize the organization’s internal events and social calendar  

• Maintain and update the organizational calendar and HR-related resource pages to ensure key dates, activities and information are accurately tracked and readily available 

• Identify and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction  

Admin & Data Management  

• Process staff data changes, including pay adjustments and benefit changes in payroll system and applicable vendor sites with accuracy and efficiency 

• Ensure accurate and updated electronic personnel file records, including managing time off accruals, tracking and reporting 

• Regularly update employee directory and organizational chart   

• Maintain tracking and dashboards related to employee compliance, including but not limited to background checks, training requirements, and performance management  

• Provide employee-related information and reporting as needed   

*While this position is remote, residency in or around Charlotte, NC is preferred to support event coordination. Girls on the Run strives to provide our staff with opportunities for meaningful in-person connection throughout the year including professional development opportunities and organization-wide conferences.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Proactive and self-motivated, taking ownership of tasks and projects from inception to completion 

• High degree of respect for the confidentiality and sensitivity of HR and payroll data  

• Experienced in implementing HR policies and programs  

• Organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and recruitments and meet deadlines   

• Flexible and resourceful problem-solver  

• Strong customer service skills with excellent follow-through  

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills  

• Passion for empowering girls to reach their limitless potential!  

Qualifications

• 2 years of HR or people operations experience  

• Proven experience in full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates 

• Working knowledge of employment legislation and compliance requirements, HR policies, and best practices in a multistate environment  

Compensation & Benefits

At Girls on the Run, we proudly offer generous and flexible PTO so that staff can nurture their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing in ways that are personally meaningful to them. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package including company-subsidized medical and dental coverage, vision coverage, life insurance, paid medical leave and a 401K with an employer match.  

This is a non-exempt, full-time position at 40 hours per week, offering a compensation range of $22 - $24 per hour, depending on experience.  

Application Process: In lieu of accepting cover letters, we've included two short application questions. Through the answers, we hope to gain a better understanding of your connection to the mission and your personal writing style. To that end, we're asking all applicants to please refrain from using AI or automation tools (as helpful as they can be!) and to instead include answers in their own words.

Thank you for your interest in Girls on the Run International! We look forward to reviewing your submission! 

Salary : $22 - $24