Dauphin County Library System is hiring: Human Resources Coordinator in Hummelst

Position Summary

The Human Resource Coordinator handles the daily functions of the human resource department including but not limited to processing employee health benefits, supporting the HR Director in resolving benefits-related problems. The Human Resource Coordinator manages the Workers Compensation process, FMLA, and other leaves of absence and ADA related matters. This position provides supports recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, transfers and employee file maintenance. The Human Resource Coordinator maintains the HRIS systems entering and updating information.

Essential Functions

• Administers’ paperwork for the Leaves of Absence, ADA accommodation requests, Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Compensation.
• Serves as a backup for the healthcare benefits process including enrollments, changes, scheduled deduction input and terminations. Reviews and reconciles health benefits monthly statements, approves payments and ensures accurate record-keeping. This also includes short-and long-term disability process.
• Recruitment tasks include conducting phone screens, interviews, and moving candidates through the hiring process, initiating reference checks and background checks.
• Manages new hire onboarding to include new employee file preparation, background check and I-9 verification, entry of information in the HRIS systems, communication and manager support.
• Manage transfer and promotions process including updating the HRIS, finance, benefits and manager support.
• Completes the offboarding process including but not limited to benefit termination and COBRA process.
• Monitors the substitute program administering terminations and providing updates as needed.
• Acts as a backup for the internship program to include processing manager’s requests, onboarding and offboarding, including evaluations for both managers and students, and training for managers.
• Responsible for the maintenance of employee personnel files, entering information, initiating background check renewals, ensuring training and continuing education compliance and employment and other verifications.
• Serves as a backup to the Human Resources Director for employee relations matters for employees and interns.
• Provides administrative support in the performance appraisal process.
• Participates in staff meetings, Personnel Committee meetings (prepares minutes), system committees and participates in continuing education workshops as assigned.
• Serves as a contact to outside vendors for resources.
• Remains current with human resources knowledge, best practices and trends.
• Lives by the Core Values.

Performs other duties as needed.

Environment/Conditions

Primarily works indoors, seated at a desk, using a computer. Travels among facilities. Provides own transportation and is reimbursed accordingly.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training: Associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Two years human resource experience. Demonstrated experience handling leave management, short- and long-term disability and ADA is required. PHR or SHRM-CP preferred. Experience using Paycom preferred. Microsoft Office Suite, ATS and HRIS experience required.

Requirements: Requires independent transportation for travel to libraries, programs as needed. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources
• Industries: Libraries

The Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Equal Access. The Library respects and values the uniqueness of everyone, recognizing that each person brings a unique perspective and experience to advance our mission. The Library maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in our employment practices, prioritizing diversity by eliminating barriers to the hiring process and encouraging diversity in ideas and viewpoints. The Library is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The Library is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services and programs. To request reasonable accommodation related to the application process, contact the Human Resources department at human_resources@dcls.org or call 717-234-4961 extension 1113.