Human Resources Coordinator

HR Coordinator

Salary: $27 - $30 per hour

This is a full-time position eligible for benefits

JFS offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, Legal/ID Theft, supplemental insurances, agency-paid Life/LTD, Employee Assistance Programs, 401(k), 15 paid holidays, 8 hours of volunteer hours to use in different programs at JFS, and a generous leave program.

The HR Coordinator supports the Human Resources team by inputting data into HR systems, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of employee data, maintaining employee files, and assisting with administrative tasks for the HR department, including onboarding, tracking, and maintaining HR data. This position plays an important role in creating a positive employee experience through responsive service, timely communication, and strong accuracy and attention to detail. The HR Coordinator supports the HR and Compliance team to ensure HR processes run smoothly and align with organizational values.

Essential Functions*:

• Serves as central point of contact for the HRIS, ensuring data accuracy, security, and consistent use for the organization.
• Maintains employee records and coordinates HR workflow processes, including but not limited to job and status changes, compensation updates, and HR form revisions.
• Develops and runs scheduled and ad-hoc reports for analytics, compliance, and leadership needs.
• Recommends and implements process improvements to optimize HRIS functionality and the employee experience.
• Provides back-up support for the HR Generalist position.
• Coordinates with payroll and benefits to ensure accurate pay, deductions, and reinstatement processes.
• Administers background checks and agility tests for new hires.
• Assists with onboarding, offboarding, auditing, open enrollment, and HR projects as needed.
• Maintains accurate personnel files and documentation.
• Supports HR initiatives focused on engagement, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Participates in HR team meetings and contributes to building streamlined, employee-centered processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Preferred bachelor's degree or certification in human resources, a relevant field, or equivalent work experience.

Other:

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain data integrity.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality, compliance, and documentation requirements.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Preferred experience with HRIS platforms.
• Preferred experience in the nonprofit or human services sector.

Certification/Licensing:

• Preferred HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) or related coursework.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Work Environment:

• In-Office (Hybrid possible) Position: Work is primarily performed in our office at 3201 South Tamarac Dr., Denver 80231. Position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule with a combination of remote and in-office work. Work hours are generally during regular business hours, with occasional flexibility required to support agency needs.
• Essential physical requirements: Frequently sitting and typing. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and use standard office equipment.
• Physical effort/lifting: The employee may occasionally be required to lift up to 10 pounds.

*If requested, reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: Jewish Family Service of Colorado serves vulnerable populations. To help protect the health and safety of our clients, employees, volunteers, and community, completion of the primary COVID-19 vaccination series is required prior to the start of employment.

Agency Overview:

JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need, regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs.

We believe in a shared responsibility to support impactful changes throughout our community.

Founded 154 years ago, we offer more than 30 programs and services, including food security, housing stability, mental health counseling, aging care, employment support, disability services, and farming. JFS takes a holistic approach, assessing the various needs of the individual or family and providing the appropriate services, all from one organization.

We continuously evaluate the evolving challenges of our community and adapt or develop programs that respond to the resulting needs.