Human Resources Coordinator

Da Vinci Science Center; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Da Vinci Science Center seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to oversee HR functions, including recruiting, payroll, and employee training. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and HR experience, ensuring efficient management of personnel records and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar HR role.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting/hiring process and new hire orientations.
• Manage payroll activities and maintain personnel files.
• Generate compliance reports and training database maintenance.

Skills

Proficient in MS Office

Effective verbal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Spanish language proficiency

Education

High school degree or GED

Two years experience in HR or equivalent

Job description

General Description

The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for performing the Da Vinci Science Center’s human resource functions including the recruiting and onboarding processes, assisting with payroll activities, benefit administration, facilitating the employee engagement process, employee training, and maintaining the Center’s personnel records.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the recruiting/hiring process, coordinate new hire clearances and conduct new hire orientation sessions.

• Maintain and update applicant tracking system and post job opportunities on relevant job boards.

• Assist with payroll activities as needed including timecard collection, data entry, and report generation.

• Organize and maintain the Center’s confidential personnel files, both hard copy and digital.

• Maintain employee training database, generate compliance reports, record completions, and provide notifications of outstanding coursework.

• Maintain DSC uniform inventory, employee name badges, and business card requests.

• Upload payroll and benefit information to third party secure website.

• Run and post monthly part-time employment budget reports.

• Assist with other duties, projects, and committees as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

·High school degree or GED.

·Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role or equivalent experience.

·Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) required.

·Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work with limited supervision.

·Ability to safeguard confidentiality of sensitive information.

·Spanish language proficiency a plus

Other Requirements

·Effective verbal and written communications skills; detail-oriented and organized

·Ability to be creative and flexible in responding to changing priorities and emerging needs

·Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize and meet deadlines, and to manage several activities simultaneously

·Ability to work independently with limited supervision

·Successful completion of a criminal background check including checks through Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Child Abuse Registry and FBI fingerprinting national background check.