Human Resources Coordinator (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)

Dairyland Power Cooperative; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairyland Power Cooperative, headquartered in La Crosse, WI, seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to support HR operations, benefits administration, recruitment and performance management. The role collaborates with leadership to maintain records, policies, and compliance while delivering timely HR services to a diverse workforce.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in HR or related field, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to handle confidential information,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business or similar with 2 years HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; HR certification preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to HR, including policy updates and handbook updates.
• Support Total Rewards with benefits administration and LOA processes.
• Support labor relations, grievances, and seniority rosters.
• Coordinate recruitment events, interviews, and onboarding.
• Post and manage job requisitions in the HRIS; support performance management communications.
• Maintain HR records and SharePoint sites; assist in workforce planning.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Confidential information handling

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree in HR or related

Bachelor’s degree preferred

HR certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Hiring Salary Range: 56,600 - 79,200 Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary, reflecting the candidate's unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level

PURPOSE: The Human Resources Coordinator serves as a key support role within the HR department, working closely with leadership to ensure effective operation of HR functions. This position encompasses administrative support, total rewards, labor relations, recruitment and performance management, to foster organizational success.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Department, including policy updates, benchmarking, employee and leadership handbook updates, and research requests.
• Support the Total Rewards team with benefit and compensation administration, elections, leaves of absence (LOA), and annual benefit-related activities.
• Provide administrative support for labor relations matters including handling grievances, updating seniority rosters, and scheduling meetings.
• Support the management of collective bargaining agreement (CBA) documents and Union Letters of Understanding while maintaining accurate records in relevant systems.
• Coordinate recruitment activities such as job fairs, community events, prescreening candidates, scheduling interviews, and processing pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate and manage onboarding programs for new hires and leaders.
• Post and manage job requisitions within the HRIS system.
• Support the performance management calendar by issuing key communications, reminders, and developing insightful data reports.
• Maintain Human Resources, Talent Management and Total Rewards SharePoint sites.
• Collaborate and support strategic workforce planning initiatives to align HR processes with organizational goals.
• Provide assistance on specialized and ad hoc projects within the Human Resources Function.
• Maintain and update HR records and systems, ensuring data accuracy and security.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education & Experience: Associate degree in Human Resources, Business or similar discipline with 2 years progressively responsible experience in Human Resource discipline. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Professional HR certification preferred.
• Skills: Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point)
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to present in a positive, respectful and professional manner to internal and external customers
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task workload with shifting priorities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand/sit; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.