Employee Relations Coordinator

POSITION

Employee Relations Coordinator

Pursuant to Colorado regulations, if this job is performed in Colorado, the salary range is $62,000 - $67,000 plus bonus potential. Eligible to participate in the company benefits plan. We offer health, vision, dental, and pet insurance. We offer a 401(k) retirement plan, student loan assistance, licensing and continuing education reimbursement, parental leave, and housing allowances or gifts.

The Employee Relations Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to the People & Culture team. This role focuses on the meticulous management of HR documentation, the processing of employee lifecycle changes, and assisting with the administrative side of employee relations and organizational transitions.

• ER Support:
  Act as the first point of contact for performance and disciplinary tickets. Ensure all necessary documentation (statements, prior warnings) is collected and organized before escalating to HR leadership for final feedback.
• Separation Logistics:
  Coordinate the administrative processing of involuntary terminations and RIFs. Generate separation agreements from approved templates and maintain the accuracy of selection logs.
• Unemployment Claims:
  Manage the submission of documentation for unemployment claims. Monitor state portals for deadlines and gather historical performance data for the leadership team to use in hearings.
• 1099 Administration:
  Maintain the centralized database for independent contractors. Ensure all 1099s have active, signed contracts on file and manage the onboarding/offboarding workflow for non-employee workers.
• Internal Offers:
  Generate internal offer letters for transfers and promotions based on pre-approved pay bands. Flag any variances to the Compensation Analyst for review.

• HR Expertise
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Adaptability
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge

• Experience:
  
  2–4 years of experience in an HR Coordinator, Assistant, or Junior Generalist role.
• ER Exposure:
  Proven experience handling confidential personnel files and sitting in on sensitive meetings (terminations, grievances) as a note-taker or witness.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG) and Microsoft Excel. Experience drafting formal business correspondence and legalistic templates (contracts or offer letters).
• Administrative Precision:
  High attention to detail; ability to manage high-volume paperwork with zero room for error, particularly regarding RIF documentation and pay data.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent years of experience).

• Functional working knowledge of payroll processes, human resources practices, and employee benefits administration
• Understanding of FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards
• Ability to multitask effectively and manage directions from multiple sources while meeting deadlines
• Capacity to maintain confidentiality, when required
• Advanced knowledge of UKG HRIS or similar HR systems
• Aptitude to adapt HR approaches and strategies based on organizational needs and external changes
• Proficiency in computer skills, including word processing software, spreadsheet software, presentation software, Adobe software, email management, digital calendars, and video conferencing

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to use hands to finger, type, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, or squat. The Team Member is often required to sit. The Team Member must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver office…