Human Resources Coordinator

ATLANTA LEGAL AID SOCIETY INC; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit law firm in Atlanta seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to support employee onboarding, leave management, and benefits administration. The role involves recruitment, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Ideal candidates will have a strong HR background and a commitment to public service.

Benefits

18 paid holidays

6 weeks paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Educational loan reimbursement

Flexible spending account

Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in Human Resources.
• Experience in leave of absence administration and benefits management is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and leave of absence management.
• Administer employee benefits and maintain HR-related documentation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word Processing

Presentation Software

Job description

Atlanta Legal Aid Society (“Legal Aid”) seeks a Human Resources Coordinator. The Human Resources Coordinator will provide employee support, with a strong focus on onboarding, leave of absence administration, and benefits management. Founded in 1924, our non-profit law firm represents low-income people in a variety of civil legal matters, including family, housing, consumer, public benefits, education, and health law in a five-county service area (Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, Gwinnett). Legal Aid employs over 150 staff and operates five offices and numerous units, programs, and projects throughout its service area. Our clients and their legal issues are diverse and numerous. The Human Resources Coordinator will work to advance and support the needs of the staff and program as we work with our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Recruitment and Onboarding:
  • Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job openings, screening applications, and scheduling interviews.
  • Coordinate and conduct new employee orientation sessions, ensuring a positive onboarding experience.
• Leave of Absence Management:
  • Administer employee leaves, including FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability, personal leave, and other applicable leave types, in accordance with federal and state laws and ALAS policies.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding leave inquiries, providing clear guidance on eligibility, procedures, and required documentation.
  • Track and monitor leave requests, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely communication with employees and relevant stakeholders.
  • Coordinate the return-to-work process for employees on leave.
• Benefits Administration:
  • Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs.
  • Serve as a resource for employee benefits inquiries, providing accurate information and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Assist with benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations.
  • Assist with the annual benefits open enrollment process.
• HR Transactional Processes:
  • Ensure the accurate and timely processing of HR-related documentation, including new hire paperwork, employee changes, and terminations, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS (Human Resources Information System).
• Employee Support and Relations:
  • Provide basic advice, consultation, and assistance to employees and managers on routine personnel issues.
  • Assist in the resolution of work-related problems, escalating complex issues to the Director of HR as needed.
• Training and Development:
  • Assist in the coordination of departmental training programs for employees.
• Policy and Procedure Support:
  • Interpret and disseminate personnel-related information and regulations to employees.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated experience in administering Leave of Absence programs (e.g., FMLA, STD, LTD) and managing employee benefits.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, particularly those related to leave and benefits.
• Experience with HRIS systems and proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and presentation software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally and empathetically with employees at all levels.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Atlanta Legal Aid.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in Human Resources, with specific experience in leave of absence administration and benefits management, is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a nonprofit or legal services environment is a plus.
• National HR certifications (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) are a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service and previous work with low-income people, with an appreciation for diversity, is strongly preferred

Salary and Benefits:

• The salary is $57,000, depending on work experience. Salaries are reviewed and adjusted annually, depending on funding.
• Generous fringe benefits, including 18 paid holidays in 2025, 6 weeks of paid time off (accruing at 2.5 days per month) in the first two years, and 6 weeks of parental leave (12 weeks after one year)
• Individual health insurance, including optional dental and vision coverage, with partial payment for dependent health insurance
• Life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
• Salary reduction option for a flexible spending account
• Educational loan reimbursement up to $600 per month (after a set off of other loan reimbursement amounts)
• Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity with 3% match
• Legal Aid offers a hybrid work schedule that allows staff to work 2 days remotely, subject to management approval and a probationary employment period

Application Requirements: Submit a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, official college transcript (a copy is acceptable pending your order of an official transcript), and the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references (preferably individuals who have supervised or managed your work) with a brief statement as to the connection to the applicant, as one (1) PDF using our online application system at the following link: Atlantalegalaid.org/jobs. Only applications with all the requested documents will be considered for an interview.

Your application will be acknowledged. No phone calls please. For technical difficulties in submitting your application, please email [e-mail].

ALAS considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.