Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources Coordinator

Nelson Nygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a motivated, collaborative, and organized Human Resources Coordinator to join our team in either our Portland, OR or Boston, MA office. In this role you will serve as a trusted partner, proactively anticipating needs and providing critical support to the HR Manager and colleagues across the firm. Your primary focus will be enhancing the employee experience through onboarding, human resources support projects and tasks, and maintaining accurate databases and spreadsheets. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, is great at problem solving, is a critical thinker, and has exceptional communications skills. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about supporting people and processes, we'd love to hear from you!

For more than 35 years, Nelson Nygaard has led the transportation planning field with our values-driven approach. We've always been guided by the principle of putting people firstdesigning transportation systems for people, not just cars. This principle also extends to how we operate as a firm. We were founded by two women who believed in the benefits of a more egalitarian workplace, where leadership and creativity can blossom at all levels and where diversity is a core strength. Today, we are 170 talented and dedicated people in 15 offices across the U.S. and Canada who continue to live by those values. What unites us at Nelson Nygaard is our steadfast commitment to make the world more just, more sustainable, more connected, and more beautiful.

Nelson Nygaard offers a dynamic and self-directed work environment that is fast-paced, congenial, and supportive. This is your opportunity to work with one of the most innovative groups of planners and engineers in North America, including highly talented junior and support staff. Our firm culture is built upon diversity and creativity.

About You

• You're resourceful, curious, and communicate proactively.
• You bring energy and a commitment to do great work, together.
• You have knowledge of HR requirements and regulations in Canada and / or the U.S.
• You are a creative problem-solver who can streamline HR workflows and introduce technology-driven improvements.

Responsibilities

Qualifications and Requirements

The annual salary for this position depends on location, qualifications, and years of experience.

Nelson Nygaard offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, STD, LTD, life insurance, pre-tax transit and bicycling benefit, a 401k program, and paid time off. Additionally, we offer opportunities for in-person collaboration and flexibility for work from home up to three (3) days per week.

To apply, please click on the 'Apply Online' link. Qualified and interested candidates must submit the following items :

At Nelson Nygaard we believe that inclusion spurs creativity, and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and veteran status, we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of ethnic minorities. We're committed to maximizing the diversity of our team and want to hear from anyone who is passionate about our work.