Human Resources Engagement Coordinator

Rikertoutdoor; Middlebury (VT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent outdoor organization seeks an HR Engagement Coordinator to enhance People Operations, focusing on HRIS management, customer service, and employee onboarding. This full-time position offers competitive wages and benefits, fostering a diverse environment and professional growth. Join a team committed to inclusion and employee support in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement matching

Generous time-off

Educational assistance

Cultural event discounts

Use of campus facilities

MiddCard privileges

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or office management.
• Experience with cloud-based HR systems like Oracle or Workday desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for HR inquiries.
• Coordinate onboarding for new employees.
• Manage HR student employees and assist with payroll communications.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Learning agility

Education

Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Oracle HCM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The HR Engagement Coordinator contributes to the smooth and employee-focused work of the People Operations team, focusing on time, labor, absence management, benefits, payroll, and maintaining employee information in the HRIS (Oracle HCM). They provide direct customer and operational support to ensure prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable service to all customers.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with a hiring range of $20.57-$25.72 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the first point of contact for the department, responding to inquiries from customers and directing inquiries to the appropriate resources/channels.
2. Coordinate the onboarding process for new employees, including orientation to HR resources and timely collection of HR paperwork and personal information.
3. Provide Oracle HCM training and support to employees, including new employee orientations, answering routine questions, and initiating business processes.
4. Assist the People Operations Manager in ensuring employee inquiries are attended to promptly, including monitoring the ticketing system, assigning tickets, and following up.
5. Manage HR student employees, including hiring, scheduling, training, and supervision.
6. Assist with mass communication of HR initiatives and campus-wide processes such as payroll and tax forms.
7. Support team projects, including process improvements and data clean-up.
8. Qualifications include an Associate’s degree in Human Resources, office management, or a related field, with an interest in gaining broad HR experience.
9. Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex tasks and projects.
10. Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality.
11. A welcoming, professional demeanor to support and assist customers effectively.
12. Experience with cloud-based HR systems like Oracle or Workday is desirable.
13. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with office procedures and equipment.
14. Passion for learning and taking on new challenges in a dynamic environment.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

General office environment with extensive computer work. Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality.

Other:

Employment contingent upon successful background check and references.

Middlebury College offers competitive benefits, including health, dental, life, disability insurance, retirement matching, generous time-off, educational assistance, cultural event discounts, and use of campus facilities. Additional perks include MiddCard privileges, discounts at local facilities, and support services for spouses and partners of employees. For more details, visit our benefits webpage.

Middlebury College values diversity, equity, and inclusion, actively recruiting talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.