| Position Title: | Human Resource Coordinator |
| Date Posted: | March 13, 2018 |
| Job Location: | Wittenberg |
| Company Name: | Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats |
| Contact: | Mona Kraft 1390 E Grand Ave Wittenberg, WI 54499 (715) 253-4048 (fax) mkraft@nueske.com www.nueske.com |
| Description: | The HR Coordinator carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action and employment law compliance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, although other duties may be assigned: • Serve as the COBRA Coordinator for the company. • Assists with new-employee orientations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefits plans and enrollment provisions. May counsel employees (and potential employees/applicants) on plan provisions so that individuals can make informed benefits decisions. • Assists with annual open enrollment period each year. Arrange for distribution of plan summary materials and required notices, assist with communicating changes to employees and arrange for onsite representation by providers. Process changes within deadlines. • Subject matter expert for HRIS and Time and Labor Management systems. • Coordinate and assist with the ACA and ERISA benefits reporting requirements. • Strive to ensure employee understanding of benefits programs by regularly generating communication and counseling employees/dependents as situations arise. Resolve employee complaints related to health and welfare plans; refer difficult or very complex complaints to HR Generalist as needed. • Act as a liaison with various insurance carriers and foster effective relationships with client representatives. • Write, revise, edit and proofread company policies and procedures and related documents as needed. • Act as a resource for employees to ensure their understanding and compliance with benefits and HR policies and regulations. Keep CPO advised of potential problem areas and recommend/implement solutions as appropriate. • Assists with recruitment effort for all exempt, nonexempt and temporary workers; writes and places advertisements; works with supervisors to screen and interview candidates; conducts reference checking; extends job offers; conducts new-employee orientations; employee relations counseling; conducts exit interviews. • Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations. • Maintain current knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action guidelines and laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • Perform outreach to community sources as needed. • Prepare government reports related to EEO compliance or other HR functions. Competencies To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. • Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. • Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things. • Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. • Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information. • Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. • Adherence to Quality Standards—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. • Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events. • Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. • Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly. Additional Educational Qualifications and Experience: • Associate degree in human resources or business. • 3-5 years of human resources related experience and/or training; including experience administering employee benefits, including health, welfare and 401(k). • Minimum of 2 years’ experience with HRIS software. • Prior payroll experience desired, but not required. • Advanced computer proficiency, particularly with Windows/Word/Excel/Outlook and internet research. • Ability to take the initiative and demonstrate ownership of all aspects of this position. • Strong interpersonal skills in order to work with all levels of staff within the organization. • Advanced knowledge of human resources principles and government reporting requirements including related federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements. • Ability to adapt to changes in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions, changing priorities and multiple deadlines. • Technology oriented with Social Media experience and internet recruiting. • Knowledge of all applicable state laws, ordinances, policies standards, and regulation pertaining to human resources. • Strong professional maturity. |
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