Human Resources Coordinator

Goodwill of Central Iowa; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO increases after milestones

Great benefits package

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Goodwill of Central Iowa is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR data reporting. You will help our teams hire the right people and ensure a smooth, welcoming employee experience aligned with our mission.

This role partners with managers across departments, maintains confidential HR records in HRIS, coordinates benefits and leave programs, handles pre-screening calls, onboarding schedules, and open enrollment tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience working in Human Resources field.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to be flexible to adjust for unexpected situations.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, benefits, leave administration, onboarding, new hire training, HR data reporting, and ATS coordination.
• Compile, maintain and report confidential employee data in HRIS, personnel, or department records.
• Coordinate employee benefits plans and open enrollment processes.
• Assist with organizing and participating in hiring events and candidate communications.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Communication

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources or related field

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

HRIS

Job description

Goodwill of Central Iowa is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support our teams with recruitment, onboarding, and benefits administration. We are a people-focused team with a mission of making purposeful employment possible for all through our organization's values of love, kindness, and respect.

What we're looking for:

• Experience supporting teams with recruitment and hiring needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Experience managing multiple priorities with general knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking & HR Information Systems and Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams .
• Target compensation range: $19.00-$23.00 per hour dependent upon relevant years of experience.
• Annual merit increase eligibility based on individual job performance.

Human Resources Coordinatorsprovide valuable service across all departments of our organization. We have a competitive starting wage based on experience, flexible schedule, and great benefits!

The Human Resources Coordinator a reas of responsibility include recruitment, benefits, leave administration, onboarding, new hire training, human resources data reporting , and applicant tracking system coordination . This position will support the human resources department in several areas, perform ing a variety of human resources functions, and assisting with department projects . E ffectively compile, maintain and report confidential employee data in a Human Resources Information System (HRIS), personnel , or department records .

• PTO increases after 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years!
• Performs work duties within Goodwill of Central Iowa’s values of love, kindness, and respect.
• Partners with hiring managers on recruiting strategy ensuring strong applicant flow and timely hiring.
• Reviews applications, conduct pre-screen phone calls, and interview candidates.
• Assists in organizing and participates in GCI hiring events using best practices, building a strong employment brand in our communities.
• Extends offers to candidates, perform required background checks, communicate with offered candidates prior to hire date and following hire date to engage and welcome new hires.
• Coordinates employee benefits plans including health, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) plan, life and other supplemental insurance plans and benefits;ensures plans are administered in compliance with federal and state regulations, including benefits reporting and billing.
• Facilitates new hire onboarding along with new hire process in HRIS and new employee orientations, ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal guidelines.
• Coordinates leave programs, disability insurance claims, and related processes.
• Assists with new hire benefits enrollment and annual open enrollment processes.
• Produces and provides recruiting and turnover reports as needed to support all departments.
• Assists in researching and compiling requested data for required internal, state and federal statistical reports, such as EEO-1.
• Receives employment-related inquiries, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate management team member(s) as necessary.
• Occasional travel between all stores as needed to support and assist with recruiting, employee onboarding, new hire training, and team support.
• Compiles, records and maintains current HR files and databases while maintaining confidentiality. Records employee status and position changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources or related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience working in Human Resources field.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to be flexible to adjust for unexpected situations.
• General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required along with ability to multi-task.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Access to reliable transportation for regular participation in work.
• Possession of valid Iowa driver license, a good driving record, insurable, and able to provide proof of personal vehicle insurance with a minimum of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident auto insurance liability coverage.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and a dependent adult and child abuse background check.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous experience with recruiting and employee onboarding preferred.
• Previous experience with benefits enrollment or benefits administration preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and productively with various departments, managers, and teams.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization facilities.

Goodwill of Central Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E-Verify Participant.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.