Human Resources Coordinator

General Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Human Resources Director, performs a variety of Township Human Resource duties to ensure the overall functioning of Township business by performing various tasks to meet the needs of the Township.

Essential Job Functions:

The physical requirements described herein are representative of those requirements which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request to enable an individual with a disability to perform these essential job functions. The employee must be able to read and analyze correspondence, contracts, ordinances, reports, etc. This requires the ability to open and sort the mail, review and sort documents and distribute documents which requires the employee to be able to lift, move and manipulate such items, to deliver such documents to the Personnel Director and other office personnel. The employee must be able to exercise reasonably proficient typing skills. In addition, the employee must have the necessary dexterity to operate a computer to research and write reports. To perform these functions, the employee must be able to read and speak English and communicate with others, including the ability to type, make calls, schedule appointments, and type memorandums. The employee will be required to attend and assist at some meetings to provide, as well as disseminate information on behalf of the Township to interface with those inside and outside the office. This will require the employee to physically attend all the required meetings, be prepared to speak in English to those persons in attendance, to gather information and communicate to the various boards and commissions on Township positions. The employee may also be required to assist Township departments orally and in writing and be able to physically meet with various Department Heads to assist in that regard.

Typical Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with the Human Resources Director to support a variety of HR functions, including but not specifically limited to:

• Manage all employee benefit programs.
• Design and implement effective training and development plans.
• Ensure all employee records are maintained and updated as needed.
• Respond to employees’ benefits queries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Create, implement, and evaluate all Human Resources Department policies, procedures, and structures.
• Other tasks as requested by the Human Resources Director with the approval of the Township Supervisor.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties performed.

Desired Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of labor legislation and payroll processes.
• Good understanding of the full recruitment process.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving and team management abilities.

These qualifications represent guidelines; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform duties required by position.