People Operations Coordinator - Part Time

Midwest Commercial Interiors; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Midwest Commercial Interiors in Salt Lake City is seeking a part-time People Operations Coordinator to provide day-to-day HR support across multiple business units. This in-office role involves benefits administration, payroll accuracy, HRIS data management, onboarding and offboarding, and compliance activities.

You will work closely with employees and managers, help maintain confidential records, and support audits while keeping processes simple and compliant.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience, with emphasis on HR operations and benefits administration.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and strong attention to data accuracy.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable work style.
• Collaborative, team-focused approach with a customer-service orientation.
• Experience with benefits platforms and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of ERISA, ACA compliance, and state employment law.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans.
• Manage employee enrollments, terminations, qualifying life events, and coverage changes in benefits and payroll systems.
• Administer 401(k) plans and employee stock programs, including enrollments, contributions, and reporting.
• Administer COBRA and workers' compensation programs.
• Administer leave programs including FMLA, disability, and company leave policies.
• Ensure payroll accuracy by validating start dates, stop dates, pay rate changes, and documentation of raises and promotion changes.
• Process payroll election changes and ensure all changes are accurately reflected in payroll systems.
• Collect, track, and input hours and leave information to meet payroll deadlines.
• Maintain and audit employee data in the HRIS, including job changes, leave status, workers' compensation coding, and compliance records.
• Ensure all employment documentation is completed accurately and maintained in accordance with company policies.
• Support audits related to personnel files, I-9 documentation, payroll, and benefits.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer preparation.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new employees.
• Coordinate offboarding activities, exit interviews, and separation documentation.
• Assist with employee handbook updates, HR policies, and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

Skills

HR operations

Data accuracy

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Collaborative / team player

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

We're looking for a part-time People Operations Coordinator to manage day-to-day HR support across multiple business units. You'll be involved with benefits administration, payroll accuracy, HRIS data management, employee onboarding and offboarding, and compliance activities. This is an in-office role as you will work closely with employees and managers across the organization. Days and work hours can be flexible.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits & Retirement Administration

• Administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans.
• Manage employee enrollments, terminations, qualifying life events, and coverage changes in benefits and payroll systems.
• Administer 401(k) plans and employee stock programs, including enrollments, contributions, and reporting.
• Administer COBRA and workers' compensation programs.

Leave & Payroll Administration

• Administer leave programs including FMLA, disability, and company leave policies.
• Ensure payroll accuracy by validating start dates, stop dates, pay rate changes, and documentation of raises and promotion changes.
• Process payroll election changes and ensure all changes are accurately reflected in payroll systems.
• Collect, track, and input hours and leave information to meet payroll deadlines.

HRIS & Data Management

• Maintain and audit employee data in the HRIS, including job changes, leave status, workers' compensation coding, and compliance records.
• Ensure all employment documentation is completed accurately and maintained in accordance with company policies.
• Support audits related to personnel files, I-9 documentation, payroll, and benefits.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruiting efforts including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer preparation.
• Facilitate onboarding and orientation for new employees.
• Coordinate offboarding activities, exit interviews, and separation documentation.
• Assist with employee handbook updates, HR policies, and internal procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

Qualifications

Required

• 3+ years of HR experience, with emphasis on HR operations and benefits administration
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and strong attention to data accuracy
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and accountable work style
• Collaborative, team-focused approach with a customer-service orientation

Preferred

• Experience with benefits platforms and payroll systems
• Knowledge of ERISA, ACA compliance, and state employment law
• Familiarity with 401(k) administration and retirement plan compliance
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent)

Essential Functions

This is a part-time in-office position. Essential functions include working in an office environment during business hours, using computers and HRIS systems for extended periods, and maintaining direct availability for in-person communication with employees and managers across multiple business locations.