Human Resources Coordinator

Since 1916, The Settlement Home for Children has been promoting healing and growth in children, young adults, and families by providing a continuum of care, support, and resources to those who have experienced severe emotional trauma, abuse, or neglect — with a vision of ending the cycle of child abuse.

We are seeking an entry-level Human Resources Coordinator who is looking to grow into an HR Generalist/Recruiter role over the next 1-2 years. This is an in-office position, five days a week, with a pay rate of $23.00/hr.

As our Human Resources Coordinator , you'll be the friendly, organized presence behind our HR operations. In this role, you'll support employees, guide new hires through their first steps with us, and keep our records accurate so our team can do their best work for the children and families we serve. The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day human resource operations, including assisting with recruitment, new hire onboarding, benefits administration, employee file maintenance, Human Resources Information System (HRIS) data entry, and other duties as assigned. The Human Resources Coordinator will ensure compliance with all applicable state regulatory and contract requirements as well as organizational policies, procedures, and practices.

Essential Job Functions & Expectations

Roles and Responsibilities

Administrative

• Provide customer service to organization employees


• Assist employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures


• Assist the Human Resources Director with HR projects


• Assist with preparation and implementation of employee recognition events


• Assist other departments and staff as needed and under the direction of the Human Resources Director

Recruitment/New Hire Process

• Assist Recruiter/Onboarding Specialist with recruitment efforts, including scheduling interviews and conducting new hire orientation


• Conduct pre-employment activities (new-employee background checks, driving history checks, oral drug tests, employment verifications, reference checks, etc.)


• Serve as a point person for all newly hired employee questions

Employee File & HRIS Maintenance

• Use HR software to manage and update the system to capture terminations, job changes, payroll, and employee benefits (as applicable), including bonuses and leaves of absence


• Maintain confidential employee files and personnel actions, including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and terminations


• Perform file audits to ensure all required employee documentation is collected and maintained


• Prepare pay change and status change memos


• Complete termination paperwork and assist with exit interviews

Benefit Administration

• Assist with annual benefit open enrollment


• Assist with new hire and newly eligible employee benefit enrollment

Compliance

• Assist with ensuring legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements


• Assist HR Director with routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs


• Assist with leave management administration, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, WC, etc., in the HRIS system


• Assist in processing and managing Worker's Compensation claims

Employee Relations

• Assist HR Director as necessary, including conducting exit interviews when needed


• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the HR Director


• Establish and maintain positive working relationships across multiple teams; building relationships to achieve the organization's goals


• Assist with planning, coordination, and execution of employee recognition events


• Manage monthly employee recognition tasks for birthdays, anniversaries, and Employee of the Month

Training

• Prepare monthly safety training and distribute it to staff via email


• Maintain safety training distribution records

Other

• Make copies; process mail, scan, and email documents; and perform other clerical functions


• Assist or prepare correspondence as requested


• Provide administrative and tactical support for HR-related projects


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Minimum of 2 years' general human resources experience


• Experience with HRMS/HRIS systems


• Must meet personnel requirements as outlined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Minimum Standards for Residential Operations


• Have a valid driver's license and less than 2 moving violations and/or 1 accident within the past 3 years


• Must have and maintain current auto liability insurance


• Must be able to pass a drug screen

Preferred Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field


• At least 1 year of full cycle recruiting experience
  

Non-Smoking Facility

• The Settlement Home for Children maintains a non-smoking campus. Non-smoking candidates are preferred.

Essential Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Office environment. Must be able to lift and/or exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Position frequently involves walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting, speaking, and repetitive motion. Position may occasionally involve reaching, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Must have close visual acuity (corrected or uncorrected) so as to prepare and analyze data and figures; perform extensive reading and transcription; operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to hear so as to receive detailed information through oral communication; receive information through electronic, telephone, and/or radio frequency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Settlement Home is an equal opportunity employer who believes diversity creates a healthier environment. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination during recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, or any other condition of employment, on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, age, past, present, or prospective military service, medical history or genetic information, socio-economic circumstance, or any other characteristics protected by law. We maintain a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace.

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