Location: Redding Area
Job#: HR-1910-01
Post Date: 10/23/2019
First Review Date: 10/30/2019
Employment Details: Full-time, Regular, Non-Exempt
40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year
Wage: $17.75 – $19.96 (DOEd.)
Shasta Head Start
Founded in 1965, Shasta Head Start is dedicated to providing comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, disabilities, and mental health services to low-income children and families. Shasta Head Start’s 285 staff serve nearly 900 children and families in Shasta, Siskiyou, and Trinity counties.
We are committed to best practices in child development, education and family advocacy through the delivery of comprehensive program services in a timely and consistent manner. We strive to empower individuals and families to achieve their maximum potential in an environment which respects their value and dignity.
Position Summary
We are currently looking for a Human Resources Coordinator with a proven track record of human resources excellence, including recruitment, benefits administration and HRIS maintenance. If you enjoy hard work and innovation, building positive relationships, and providing quality services to employees, you may be who we are looking for.
Under the direct supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the Human Resource Coordinator will provide human resources generalist support to agency staff.
Qualifications/Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED. Equivalent combination of education and related experience of at least three years
(Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field and three years human resources experience preferred)
• HRIS experience strongly desired
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations in fields relevant to position
• Ability to write technical reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, community resources, regulatory agencies, employers, community groups, families, staff, and the general public
• Ability to use basic math skills; compute rate, ratio, and percent; and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Knowledge of various software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Power-Point, and Publisher
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively and to work independently
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of human behavior, performance, and individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do
• Pre-employment requirements:
o Valid California Driver License and clean DMV record
o Criminal background check required
o Pre-Employment Strength Assessment
o Pre-Employment drug test
o Pre-Employment TB test
o Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines
Responsibilities/Duties
• Perform recruitment functions such as running classified ads, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and organizing interview panels
• Assist in the onboarding of new hires including assisting candidates with new hire process and processing new hire paperwork
• Assist in administering employee insurance benefits including enrollment and termination
• Liaison with health insurance providers to ensure the timely implementation of employee benefits and to resolve benefit related concerns
• Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence
• Assist in administering worker’s compensation claims and records
• Maintain Human Resource Information System (HRIS) database
• Perform broad range of general HR functions as needed and as assigned by supervisor
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lifts 50 pounds from floor to waist. The employee must be able to push/pull up to 75 pounds horizontally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Benefits
Shasta Head Start offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 15 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) to eligible employees after one year
• Extensive training opportunities
Additional Information
Please visit our website, www.shastaheadstart.org, to review the job description, view other open positions, and to apply for this position. Unofficial Transcripts and/or proof of degree required. To complete your application please submit transcripts or proof of degree via fax to (530) 243-8601 or mail to 375 Lake Boulevard, Suite #100 Redding, CA 96003.
Shasta Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer
How Applicants Should Apply for Position: Please visit our website, www.shastaheadstart.org, to review the job description, view other open positions, and to apply for this position.
Posted 10/23/19
