Human Resources Coordinator Job Bend area,Oregon USA,HR/Recruitment

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Join a team dedicated to serving our community and supporting the people who make that service possible

Are you passionate about supporting employees, fostering a positive workplace culture, and helping organizations thrive? Deschutes Public Library is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Human Resources Coordinator to support employee onboarding, performance management, training and development, and HR records administration.

This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys building relationships, providing exceptional customer service, and contributing to a mission-driven organization that serves our community. Candidates should have an associate degree in Human Resources or a related field and at least three years of HR, HRIS, or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is a
32-hour per week (.8 FTE) position
that offers
full benefits, generous paid time off, and Oregon PERS retirement benefits.

In this role, you'll serve as a key resource for employees, supervisors, and managers while coordinating HR programs, learning and development activities, and employee services that help create an exceptional workplace experience.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Human Resources Coordinator serves as a key resource for employees, supervisors, and managers by coordinating human resources and learning programs, maintaining HR records, and supporting compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and District procedures for the Deschutes Public Library (Library).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Communication:Provides information and guidance to employees, supervisors, managers, and managers regarding HR programs, employment policies, procedures, and regulations.
Customer Service:Delivers responsive, professional, and confidential customer service. Serves as a point of contact for HR-related inquiries, provides guidance on policies, performance management, training, and onboarding requirements, and promotes positive workplace interactions aligned with Library values.
Collaboration:Supports the Human Resources Manager and HR team in daily operations, strategic initiatives, and confidential matters, including records maintenance, collective bargaining and workforce planning.

Human Resources

Employee Onboarding and Offboarding:Coordinates onboarding and separation processes, including orientations, employment documentation, policy acknowledgments, eligibility verification, and coordination with supervisors and support departments. Maintains related records in compliance with retention requirements.

Performance Management Support:Administers performance evaluation processes, tracks review schedules and completion, provides guidance on procedures, maintains records, and prepares compliance reports.

Learning and Development Support:Coordinates employee training and professional development activities, manages training schedules and records, tracks required training completion, and assists with administration of the Learning Management System (LMS).

Records Management and HR Administration:Maintains confidential personnel records and HRIS data; processes personnel actions including transfers, promotions, and status changes; coordinates document retention; and responds to authorized employment verification requests.

Compliance and Reporting:Monitors compliance with required training and employment regulations, prepares reports and audit documentation, supports internal and external audits, and recommends process improvements.

SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in Library projects and strategic initiatives.
Aligns work with District priorities and Board direction.
Participates in meetings, professional development, and continuing education.
Assists and mentors colleagues as needed.
Supports long-range planning, goal development, and project implementation.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL AND KNOWLEDGE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Associates degree in Human Resources or a related field, and at least three (3) years of human resources, HRIS, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position requires:

Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organization, project management, and time management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of onboarding, performance management, learning and development, HRIS systems, and applicable employment…