Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources Coordinator

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, this position will coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Human Resources Department.

This includes, but is not limited to recruitment and onboarding, benefits administration, maintaining employee files, and ensuring compliance with Archdiocesan and agency policy.

In keeping with the Mission and Vision of Catholic Charities of Louisville, the HR Coordinator demonstrates the Values of the agency : Welcome, Empower and Strengthen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS :

• Plan and carry out recruitment activities for new staff, including updating job descriptions and making necessary efforts to ensure an adequate pool of qualified candidates.
• With program directors / managers, interview applicants as needed; perform reference checks, education verifications and criminal background screens, as applicable.
• Maintain and ensure compliance of both physical and digital personnel files with respect to all applicable laws and regulations;

keep accurate employee files including, but not limited to, personal, position, payroll, and benefit information.

• Maintain FMLA and Workers’ Compensation records.
• Coordinate personnel and payroll actions with the finance department and, when necessary, the Archdiocese, to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and management directives regarding human resources and payroll activities.
• Maintain benefits information and coordinate with the Archdiocese around open enrollment and other changes to benefits.
• Respond to employee inquiries such as benefits issues and questions, policy interpretation, FMLA requests; provide guidance to management on issues relating to human resource policies such as FLSA, FMLA, compensation, and benefits;

provide classification, compensation, and benefit information as appropriate.

• Investigate, document, and resolve unique payroll or human resource problems to minimize the financial and operational impact on the agency.
• Perform exit interviews with terminating employees to ensure separation is handled in compliance with agency policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Respond to various requests from outside agencies and employees regarding verification of employment and other information as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Catholic Charities of Louisville is the social-service arm of the Archdiocese of Louisville. We provide help and create hope for the poor and vulnerable through a wide range of programs, assisting clients of all races, backgrounds and beliefs.

Our service area includes 24 counties throughout Central Kentucky.

Salary : $45,000

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources, a social science, or related field of work.
• Two years of experience in human resources in a public or private agency or business.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of the job.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE :

• Must have knowledge of basic principles, procedures, and best practices of human resources administration including knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Must be aware of payroll and personnel record keeping principles and practices.
• Must have valid driver’s license and personal transportation.
• Must be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with job applicants, colleagues, the Archdiocese, and with other community personnel.
• Must be able to work under pressure and handle stressful situations.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime as needed.
• Must be proficient in PC skills including Microsoft Office including Word, Excel PowerPoint and Outlook as well as working with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) databases and doing on-line research.
• Must know and practice basic principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
• Must be able to relate to a varied ethnic population and be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must demonstrate self-confidence, initiative, flexibility, good supervisory skills, and a high degree of professionalism.
14 days ago