Administrative and HR Coordinator

City of St Joseph; Royal Oak (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St Joseph is seeking an organized administrative professional to coordinate daily office operations and human resources functions in a hybrid setting, supporting a small, collaborative team.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of HR/coordinator experience, strong communication skills, discretion with confidential information, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 to maintain efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in HR coordination or related administrative role.
• Knowledge of HR processes and best practices.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure to meet goals.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Builds positive working relationships with team members, community personnel, and the public.
• Strategic foresight to anticipate organizational needs.

Skills

HR coordination

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Relationship building

Strategic foresight

Data interpretation

Customer service

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized, versatile, and enthusiastic administrative professional to coordinate daily office operations and human resources functions. In this hybrid role, you will support a small, collaborative team by ensuring seamless organizational efficiency. The ideal candidate balances strict attention to detail with the flexibility to adapt to evolving administrative needs.

• One to three years’ experience as HR coordinator or relevant human resources/administrative position.
• Knowledge of human resources processes and best practices.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle stress while meeting goals of position.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.
• Develop/maintain good working relationships with team members, community personnel, and the public.
• Strategic foresight and the ability to prioritize and anticipate organizational needs.
• Knowledge of basic office procedures and skill in applying them.
• Integrate and interpret data from various sources to plan, develop, and implement responsible strategies.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 core applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, OneDrive, and Teams.
• High School diploma or equivalent.