Human Resource Coordinator

The WCA human resources department is seeking a Coordinator to support the Human Resource Director though work in various HR functions. As Human Resource Coordinator you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the company’s personnel management systems, policies, procedures and all laws. You will accomplish this by:

• Handling workplace disputes, mediating conflicts and maintaining positive employee relationships & culture. Serve as a point of contact for all sensitive employee matters.
• Managing of the recruitment process, interviewing candidates as needed and assisting with new hires once in positions.
• Assisting with benefit management for all staff members and act as a point of contact for benefit education.
• Assisting the HR Director with unemployment compensation forms and appeals and hearing preparation.
• Interpreting and explaining the HR process & procedure ensuring equal understanding and providing guidance to supervisors to reflect.
• Maintaining all compliance regulations and documentation ranging from EEOC, FMLA, Benefits and DOL in addition to Federal and State laws.
• Staying consistent and up to date on trends, best practices and regulatory changes within human resources.
• Conducting/Overseeing orientation & onboarding as needed for incoming staff.
• Providing onsite technical support of the HRIS system for staff as needed in addition to implementation of new system initiatives.
• Assisting in learning & development for agency staff as needed.
• Overseeing all aspects of volunteer engagement, develop strategies to attract volunteers, maintain volunteer data, create and manage annual goals for volunteer projects.
• Oversee payroll ensuring all laws are being practiced and followed.

Westmoreland Community Action is a non-profit organization that works to connect individuals and families to opportunities and resources throughout the community to improve their quality of life and help to reduce poverty in the community. This is accomplished through housing, counseling, support, education, intervention, collaborations, partnerships, information, referrals, and networking.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
• A minimum of 2-4 years of prior HR experience preferred
• Strong Communications and interpersonal skills, decision-making abilities, proficiency in HR information systems/software and general computer skills, detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
• Acts 33, 34, 114, and sex offender registry clearances.
• Valid PA driver’s license, minimum state-mandated auto insurance coverage, and reasonably clean driving record.

Hourly rate based on years of experience: $19.59 – $20.49 per hour.

Benefits:

• 100% Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability polices,
• ICHRA health plans – Using an allowance, choose the best plan for you,
• 16 paid holidays,
• 10 days of vacation in first year of employment,
• Sick time,
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service,
• Mileage reimbursement,
• Time and a half for holidays worked.

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those that we seek to serve. If you, in good faith, believe that you are qualified to succeed in this position, we encourage you to apply. Please include a cover letter to tell us about your unique qualifications for the position. Our hiring manager will review your application and, if interested, will contact you regarding next steps.

REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO SAFELY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION OF HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR:

Strength requirements - Push/pull, lift/move up to 15 pounds.

Manual dexterity - Perform moderately difficult manipulation - typing, writing, filing.

Coordination - Perform tasks which require foot and/or hand/eye coordination - driving a car, computer data entry.

Mobility - Walk, stand, sit for prolonged periods of time, drive.

Speech - Articulate with extreme accuracy – employee/participant relations, phone contact.

Vision - Read small print, drive a car. Hearing - Able to receive verbal information with some background noise.

Concentration - Able to concentrate on moderate to fine detail with constant interruption.

Attention Span - Able to attend to task function for more than 60 minutes at a time.

Conceptualization - Able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts.

Memory - Able to remember multiple verbal and written task-assignments given at beginning of a period extending over long period of time.

Environment Conditions – Indoor/outdoor work.