Human Resources Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Benefits package

Professional development

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator in Milwaukee, WI. You will support employees, assist managers, and ensure HR processes run smoothly, including onboarding, benefits, compliance, and HR operations.

This role offers exposure to multiple HR disciplines and opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that serves the local community. Full-time, daytime hours apply, with benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience across multiple HR areas (onboarding, leave, benefits, compliance).
• Maintain confidential employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with payroll and timekeeping processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an HR partner for employees and managers to keep processes efficient.
• 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.
• Coordinate employee leave processes including FMLA and personal leaves.
• Support benefit questions and enrollment for staff.
• Address employee concerns and promote a respectful workplace culture.
• Assist with HR policy guidance and training initiatives.

Skills

People skills

Organization

Problem solving

Job description

Human Resources Coordinator

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 records
• Assist 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