HR Specialist: Recruitment, Onboarding & Benefits

Blue Mountain Community College; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

Tuition waiver for dependents

Job summary

Blue Mountain Community College seeks an HR Coordinator to coordinate benefits, recruitment, and new-hire orientations. You will advise staff and the public on HR activities, maintain personnel records, and support payroll and compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will collaborate across departments, ensure accurate document handling, and contribute to a team-based college environment. A strong emphasis on confidentiality, customer service, and organization is essential.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Administrative Assistant or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of successful experience working within a complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and the ability to compose letters and prepare reports.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Greets public, staff and students and informs on College procedures.
• Maintains department records, reports, and filing systems within HRIS.
• Coordinates onboarding for new hires, orientations, and background checks.
• Monitors hiring processes, interview coordination, and forms part of selection oversight.
• Provides back-up to payroll using the current payroll system and supports benefits coordination.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Confidentiality

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

AS degree in Administrative Assistant or equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS (HR Information System)

Payroll system

Email/communication tools

Job description

Blue Mountain Community College seeks an HR Coordinator to coordinate benefits, recruitment, and new-hire orientations. You will advise staff and the public on HR activities, maintain personnel records, and support payroll and compliance with state and federal regulations.

You will collaborate across departments, ensure accurate document handling, and contribute to a team-based college environment. A strong emphasis on confidentiality, customer service, and organization is essential.