HR & Payroll Generalist (Part-Time)

The part-time Human Resources Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department and helps provide a positive employee experience. This position assists with a variety of HR functions including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, employee records, benefits, payroll and timekeeping, training, compliance, and employee engagement. The coordinator serves as a resource for employees regarding routine HR questions and processes and works closely with the Director of Human Resources on department priorities and projects. Recruitment & Onboarding: Support the recruitment and hiring process, including job postings, candidate communication, interview coordination, pre-employment requirements, new hire onboarding, orientation, and employee offboarding.
HR Administration & Employee Records: Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS information; assist with HR documentation, reporting, audits, and general department administration.
Assist with benefits administration, Open Enrollment, retirement plan administration, payroll preparation, timekeeping questions, and related employee changes and records.
Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding routine HR questions, policies, benefits, HR systems, and procedures, referring complex or sensitive matters to the Director of Human Resources.
Training & Compliance: Assist with employee training, performance review administration, required certifications, HR compliance, workers' compensation documentation, leaves of absence, and other HR requirements.
Employee Engagement: Support employee recognition, wellness, appreciation, communication, and other employee engagement initiatives and events.
HR Projects & Department Support: Assist with HR policies, procedures, reports, special projects, and other department initiatives. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn HRIS, payroll, and other HR technology.
Interest in continued learning and professional growth within Human Resources.

Associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Prior administrative, Human Resources, business operations, or related professional experience.
Experience working with confidential or sensitive information.
Human Resources experience and familiarity with HRIS, payroll, benefits, recruitment, or onboarding preferred.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Occasional evening, weekend, outdoor, or offsite work may be required.

Today, the Center is a global leader in the research, rehabilitation, and protection of sea turtles, serving our broader mission to promote ocean ecosystem conservation. Annually we reach 900,000 guests with our transformational education programs and partner with nearly 100 organizations across six continents and 16 countries in ocean conservation. In early 2022, we opened a new 27,500 square-foot campus that greatly expands our exhibition, education, and convening space and doubles our medical facilities.
This is an hourly, non-exempt, non-essential, part-time position. This recruitment may be used to select candidates for additional open positions. It is our policy that all team members, including newly hired, transferred, and promoted team members, will be carefully monitored and evaluated for an initial introductory 3-month period on the job.