Human Resources Coordinator

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Cross-functional HR experience

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support employees, assist managers, and ensure HR practices run smoothly.

You will gain exposure to employee relations, onboarding, leave administration, benefits, compliance, training, and HR operations, with a focus on accurate HR records in ADP and payroll support in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with people and solving problems.
• Shows organization and attention to detail.
• Experience in HR operations and benefits is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers.
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Process HR transactions in ADP.
• Support payroll and timekeeping processes.
• Assist with onboarding for new employees.
• Ensure HR records are complete, accurate, and compliant.
• Coordinate employee leave processes (FMLA, personal leaves, accommodations).
• Assist with investigations and incident reporting.
• Promote a positive employee experience and respectful workplace culture.

Skills

Employee relations

Onboarding

Leave administration

Benefits enrollment

ADP

Timekeeping

Tools

ADP

HRIS

Job description

Join a Mission That Makes a Difference

At The Salvation Army, the work you do every day helps support programs that change lives throughout our community. As the Human Resources Coordinator, you'll play an important role in supporting employees, helping managers succeed, and ensuring team members have the resources they need to thrive.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems, staying organized, and building a career in Human Resources. You'll gain experience across many areas of HR, including employee relations, onboarding, leave administration, benefits, compliance, training, and HR operations.

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Pay: $19-22.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, primarily daytime business hours

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Meaningful work that directly supports programs serving the local community
• Opportunity to build experience across multiple areas of Human Resources
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Professional development and on-the-job training
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits, including a 403(b) and pension eligibility for qualifying employees

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers while helping maintain efficient and compliant HR processes.

Employee Support & HR Administration

• Help employees navigate HR programs, policies, and benefits
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation
• Process employee changes, benefits enrollments, and HR transactions in ADP
• Support payroll and timekeeping processes
• Assist with onboarding and orientation for new employees
• Ensure HR records are complete, accurate, and compliant

Leave & Benefits Administration

• Coordinate employee leave processes, including FMLA, personal leaves, and workplace accommodations
• Communicate with employees regarding leave requests and required documentation
• Track leave activity and maintain accurate recordsAssist employees with benefit questions and enrollment support

Employee Relations & Workplace Support

• Partner with managers to address employee concerns and workplace issues
• Assist with investigations, incident reporting, and documentation
• Help promote a positive employee experience and respectful workplace culture
• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures

Training, Safety & Compliance

• Support employee training initiatives and compliance programs
• Assist with workplace safety efforts and committee activities
• Help coordinate required HR and safety trainings
• Support workers' compensation and incident reporting processes