HR Coordinator

Location: Goldendale

The HR Coordinator is a key contributor to the success of our Human Resources team, supporting day-to-day HR operations and helping create a positive, engaging employee experience. This role serves as an important resource for employees, candidates, and external partners by providing guidance on HR programs, policies, and processes with professionalism, accuracy, and care.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting people and processes. From onboarding and employee data management to payroll input and compliance support, the HR Operations Coordinator helps ensure efficient and seamless HR operations across the organization. This position also provides administrative support across a broad range of HR functions, including benefits, recruitment, performance management, employee relations, leave administration, and policy compliance.

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

The HR Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the Human Resources department's daily operations, with a primary focus on talent recruitment, HR administrative processes, and employee engagement. This position serves as a key point of contact and resource for new and current employees, prospective candidates, and visitors, while helping employees understand HR policies and programs and fostering a welcoming, positive environment.

This position ensures accuracy and efficiency in employee data management, onboarding, compliance, and the timely submission of prospective and current employee records.

This position may provide administrative support for HR department functions, including benefits administration, compensation, performance management, personnel policies and procedures, employee recognition and retention, leaves, and workplace accommodations.

Full-time benefits include medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as HSA/FSA, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, retirement plans, and generous Paid Time Off.

Minimum Education , Training & Experience (includes licenses or certifications):

Safety Sensitive per WASB
5123:
No

Education:

Associate's Degree or equivalent level of related experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred

Experience:

3+ years of experience in an HR support or coordinator role or an administrative support role

Experience with HRIS and timekeeping systems (e.g., Paycom, ADP, Paychex, Bamboo

HR, Workday)
Healthcare experience is strongly preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and working with minimal supervision

Keen attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

Excellent organizational skills, ability to maintain complex record systems

Ability to promote the delivery of exceptional customer service to both internal (staff) and external customers (visitors)
Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs, especially during times of high volume and/or stress

Ability to write professional communication, such as e-mails, letters, memos, agendas, and meeting minutes

Ability to monitor and consistently meet deadlines

Exceptional prioritization and time management

Ability to communicate effectively with employees, patients, and visitors

Ability to resolve conflict directly and productively

Experience using everyday tools (e.g., email, voicemail, and internet/intranet)
Proficiency with Google and/or the Microsoft suite of applications

Willingness to learn and use Smart Tools and Artificial Intelligence

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

The HR Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely entry of employee data into the HRIS in order to support organizational compliance, operational efficiency, and the integrity of workforce records.

This position represents Human Resources and the organization in a manner that is consistent with KVH Core Accountabilities.

The HR Coordinator responds to employees, visitors, phone calls, and electronic inquiries in a friendly, professional, and helpful manner.

The HR Coordinator takes initiative in handling responsibilities within their scope/ability while appropriately seeking…