Job Title: Human Resources Coordinator
Supervisor: Human Resources Director
Hours: Permanent Part-Time position – 20-25 hours/week
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Summary:
The position of Human Resources (HR) Coordinator plays an important role in the daily operations of our ministry. As part of the Human Resources team, this position will focus primarily on employee benefits administration while also providing administrative support and departmental backup as needed by the HR Director. In this role, you will support the HR department by collaborating with the HR Director to manage and optimize our employee benefit programs, including health, wellness, and other related employee benefits. This role will also look for creative benefit options that support our current staffing needs and help strengthen our workplace culture. The incumbent will seek to use their personal gifts and administrative skills for the benefit of the church by contributing to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of this department.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual must love God and people and have a vital, growing relationship with Jesus Christ. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational abilities, exhibit good communication skills, be a self-starter, enjoy a challenge, and demonstrate a high level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential and sensitive information. They must also be a quick learner, exceptionally detail oriented, and have a working knowledge of MS Office. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Tasks are outlined by detailed work guidelines, policy, or supervision while allowing room for creativity and initiative as they pertain to benefit options. Other duties will be assigned as deemed necessary by the supervisor. A listing of standard tasks anticipated include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding benefit inquiries;
- Provide clear and accurate information about benefit options, eligibility, resources, and enrollment processes
- Assist in the day-to-day administration of employee benefit programs ensuring timely enrollment, changes and updates to employee benefits
- Collaborate with the HR Director to coordinate and oversee the open enrollment health insurance process, including researching and recommending the best health insurance options for our team, preparing materials, scheduling info sessions, and ensuring clear communication throughout
- Assist in managing relationships with benefit vendors and providers
- Explore innovative employee benefits that align with our staffing goals and needs and that also enhance our workplace culture
- Assist the HR Director in creating and distributing benefits-related communications to employees
- Use sound judgement to ensure the utmost in confidentiality
- Provide backup support to Payroll Coordinator as needed
- Assist in daily HR administrative tasks as requested
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- General working knowledge and understanding of a diverse range of employee benefits
- Accuracy in overseeing benefit enrollments, tracking deadlines, and handling confidential information
- Ability to explain complex benefits information clearly to employees; Strong communication skills
- Friendly, patient, and approachable demeanor to support our employees; Employee focused mind-set to provide helpful, respectful, and timely responses
- Able to prioritize tasks and meet multiple deadlines on a part-time schedule
- Resourceful and creative when seeking out benefit options for our employees
- Maintains strict confidentiality with sensitive employee information
- Can adjust to shifting priorities, evolving benefit offerings, or organizational changes
- Contributes to building a positive team spirit
Education and/or Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree in related field a plus but not necessary; Previous benefits administration experience preferred; three to five years related administrative experience.
Acknowledgements:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.