Human Resources Coordinator

• Administration - Human Resources
• Waltham, MA, USA
• Full Time
• We regret we are unable to take phone calls about this position. JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer.

About JF&CS

For more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families of build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of all faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. Through an integrated portfolio of more than 40 programs reaching communities throughout Eastern and Central Massachusetts, JF&CS focuses on meeting the needs of new parents and their children, older adults and family caregivers, children and adults with disabilities, and people experiencing poverty, hunger, or domestic abuse. 

Principal Duties and Accountabilities

• Lead the new hire requisition thru onboarding process by providing exceptional customer service to candidates and hiring managers, throughout the recruitment and onboarding process
• Communicate via email, phone, or in person with newly hired employees to ensure successful completion of all required pre-employment requirements including I-9, background, and reference checks and other background check processes as required by Department of Disability Services.
• Continuously identify and implement ways to improve the onboarding experience.
• Set up new employees in HRIS system / ADP
• Run and create reports in the ADP
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files and related documentation.
• Participate in audits as necessary.
• Prepare and facilitate the termination process and exit interviews.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives throughout the organization to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all employees.
• Organize events and initiatives to foster a positive and engaging work culture, enhancing employee morale and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional experience in administrative roles, preferably within HR environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven commitment to customer service
• Strong organizational skills as well as attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Bachelor's Degree, ideally in Human Resources or Business Management and / or relevant work experience.
• Experience or strong interest in a career in Human Resources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

• Strong customer service experience
• Excellent communication abilities – written/verbal
• Experience handling high-volume and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible, self-directed, motivated and able to interact with employees at all levels.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions and highly values diversity, equity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability.