Strategic HR & Special Projects Coordinator

Native-American-Youth-and-Family-Center-; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

16 paid holidays

Sick and vacation accrual

Job summary

NAYA Family Center is seeking an HR and Special Projects Specialist to support our Human Resources team and cross-functional initiatives in a culturally specific, community-centered setting.

You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee records, HRIS administration, benefits, and special projects with the COO and senior leadership. This role also provides front office support and may engage with the Data and Evaluation team as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher and/or HR or business coursework/certification.
• 1–3 years of administrative, recruiting, or HR support experience.
• Solid understanding of core HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, employee records, benefits, confidentiality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support core HR operations: recruiting logistics, onboarding, employee records, HRIS data entry, benefits communication, and routine inquiries.
• Maintain confidential employee information and support HR compliance, reporting, audits, and digital file management.
• Contribute to strategic HR initiatives: compensation reviews, engagement, performance, and organizational improvements.
• Partner with COO and senior leadership on special projects, organizational assessments, and culture-building initiatives.
• Coordinate project timelines, track milestones, prepare deliverables, and facilitate stakeholder communication.

Skills

HR operations

Recruiting

Onboarding

HRIS

Benefits administration

Confidentiality

Communication

Canva

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or higher

HR coursework or certification

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Canva

Job description

NAYA Family Center is seeking an HR and Special Projects Specialist to support our Human Resources team and cross-functional initiatives in a culturally specific, community-centered setting.

You will assist with recruiting, onboarding, employee records, HRIS administration, benefits, and special projects with the COO and senior leadership. This role also provides front office support and may engage with the Data and Evaluation team as needed.