HR Coordinator Position Available In Jefferson, Tennessee

HR Coordinator

HIGHLANDER RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER 1959

Highlander Way, New Market, TN 37820 Overview Highlander Research and Education Center seeks a HR Coordinator (internally titled as People & Culture Coordinator) to provide indispensable and radical support to our visitors and employees. As one of the organization’s primary points of contact, the People & Culture Coordinator plays a key role in fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment and cultivating a culture of engagement across the organization. This position supports the People & Culture team by assisting with recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and office administration tasks. In a typical week, you can expect to: Serve as Highlander’s receptionist and the People & Culture department’s first point of contact by greeting visitors and employees, answering and directing phone calls, responding to general inquiries, and managing the distribution of mail, faxes, and emails Assist with the processing of employee life cycle tasks from recruitment to offboarding. Support the planning and execution of organization-wide events, such as open enrollment, new hire orientation, staff celebrations, and Homecoming. Support employee benefits enrollment during open enrollment periods and qualifying life events. Support the Technology Manager in providing basic technical support to staff, training staff on updated systems and tech processes, and maintaining office equipment (e.g., printers & copiers). To be successful in this role, you need to have: Strong customer service, project management, and interpersonal skills to thoughtfully support employees and the People & Culture team with their HR requests. Either two years of related work experience OR an Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field; preferred qualifications include HR certification(SHRM-CP, PHR). Experience and comfortability utilizing an HRIS system (ADP preferred), project management software (like Asana), and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint). Flexibility and a positive attitude when responding to changing priorities, evolving responsibilities, or unexpected challenges in a dynamic work environment; able to adjust workflows, take on new tasks as needed, and remain focused and effective amid shifting organizational needs. Compensation & Benefits In addition to offering the HR Specialist an annual salary of $70,798.52, we encourage employees, their spouse/domestic partner, and their dependent(s) to take advantage of our 100% employer-paid healthcare plan offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee a vision and dental plan offered through Guardian, and a Health Reimbursement Account to help cover eligible out-of-pocket expenses. Our benefits package includes an employer-sponsored life insurance policy, disability insurance policy, and a traditional 403b retirement plan. Highlander also encourages its employees to take advantage of their 24 days of paid vacation, 11 paid holidays, and a robust sick time policy each year. About Highlander Highlander serves as a catalyst for grassroots organizing and movement building in Appalachia and the South. We work with people fighting for justice, equity, and sustainability, supporting their efforts to take collective action to shape their destiny. If you would like to be a part of this movement for change, we’d encourage you to apply today! Application Instructions Please upload your resume and cover letter as a single, combined document in either PDF or .DOCX format. This combined file should be submitted in the “Upload Resume” section of the application.

Scheduled:

Monday – Friday with occasional evenings and weekend work. 8 hours per day, M-F, including a 1-hour paid lunch break; 40 hours per week.