HR Coordinator

at  Child Trends

Child Trends is looking for a full-time HR Coordinator to support a wide variety of tasks across the HR department. This position is ideal for someone looking to grow a broad set of skills in HR. Child Trends is a friendly, creative, and team-based work environment. We run our HR department in an open collaborative way with a focus on cross training and shared access. This position would report to the HR Generalist and is based in Bethesda, MD just three blocks from the Metro station.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HS diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Some coursework or experience in Human Resource Management preferred but not required.
• 1 year of relevant HR experience required, this position will handle confidential information and requires the exercise of discretion and sound judgement. A basic understanding of employment laws is strongly preferred.
• Spanish language fluency preferred.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.
• Prior experience with ADP is helpful, but not required.
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills required. Must be able to communicate precisely and alter tone appropriately to suit the situation and audience both verbally and in writing.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy and an ability to work well with others is necessary.
• Analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions required.

Recruiting (50%)

• Review and process applications for specific positions
• Conduct scripted phone screens and reference checks as requested
• Arrange interviews by coordinating schedules; arranging travel, lodging, and meals for candidates as necessary.
• Initiate skills assessments and background checks as requested
• Prepare offer letters for review using templates
• Handle all recruiting activities for certain temporary positions
• Use and maintain recruitment tools including sets of interview questions and standard skills assessments. Help update and develop new tools as needed.
• Support organizational recruitment efforts with tasks such as posting positions on job boards, reviewing resumes, and coordinating interviews.
• Help update job openings section of the website and post open positions externally
• Assist with targeted outreach and curating posting resources
• Maintain accurate candidate records for each requisition and generate reports as needed.
• Support the development of policies and practices that increase diversity in recruitment
• Avoid legal challenges by understanding current legislation around employment categories, illegal discrimination, and posting and record retention requirements for government contractors.

Employee Relations (10%)

• Help conduct new hire orientations and assist with collecting materials
• E-Verify new employees within 3 days of hire
• Send 90-day review reminders to supervisors and process referral forms
• Help keep staffing summary and org chart updated
• Maintain physical and electronic employee files
• Assist with directing staff to resources, collecting forms, and answering questions
• Help enforce employment policies and report issues
• Assist with scheduling & facilitating staff focus groups and help respond to staff council requests

Training (15%)

• Assist with identifying training needs and prioritizing
• Assist in developing content and QC’ing materials
• Assist with scheduling, facilitating, and tracking trainings

Benefits & Compensation (10%)

• Help compile source materials and employee data for compensation analysis
• Participate in discussions around benefit changes
• Assist with new hire benefit enrollments
• Assist with Bill Reconciliations
• Help prepare open enrollment materials
• Assist with wellness planning
• Periodic data entry and reporting to help track benefits eligibility

General Admin and Special Projects (15%)

• Help respond to emails in hr and recruitment inboxes and maintain records
• Help update resources on SharePoint
• Help maintain Safety Committee materials
• Assist with special projects as needed such as audits, open enrollment, and compensation analysis etc.
• Other duties as necessary, including general administrative tasks such as record keeping.