Human Resources Coordinator

Key Staffing is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator for our client in the Medical Industry, this position is located in Bakersfield, CA.

Human Resources Coordinator:

Implementing the organization’s recruiting strategy

Interviewing applicants

Administering pre-employment tests

Assisting with completing background investigations

Processing transfers, promotions, and terminations

Preparing or updating employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, and terminating

Explaining human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees

Ensuring new hire paperwork is completed and processed

Informing job applicants of job duties, responsibilities, benefits, schedules, working conditions, promotion opportunities, etc.

Addressing any employment relations issues, such as work complaints and harassment allegations.

Processing all personnel action forms and ensuring proper approval

Overseeing hiring process, which includes coordinating job posts, reviewing resumes, and performing reference checks

Analyzing job duties

Drafting job descriptions

Assisting with processing employee grievances

Overseeing engagement programs and other employee relations work

Payroll Duties

Perform tasks to establish and maintain employee payroll records

Input, review, and audit timekeeping and other payroll-related records

Maintain time and attendance records

Enter new hires into the payroll system

Post changes in pay, tax status, and other miscellaneous categories

Compute wage, overtime, and other types of pay

Calculate and record payroll deductions (voluntary and involuntary)

Process advance, termination, and other out-of-cycle payments

Reconcile earnings and deduction totals

Review output registers and make needed corrections

Prepare and file tax reports

Compile payroll data for management, auditors, and others

Serve as backup to other payroll specialists

Assure that all employees receive timely responses to inquiries, questions, etc.

Independently coordinate and communicate with all internal groups, hiring managers, and external parties (as required).

Address and resolve problems in a timely manner

Take initiative; demonstrate strong decision-making and organizational skills

Initiate best practices; develop efficiency improvements

Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Demonstrated proficiency in payroll and HRIS software, Microsoft Office Suite, and other databases

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical, high attention to detail, excellent troubleshooting skills, and creative problem-solving skills

Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed and think and act independently while also being team-oriented

Good follow-up skills: the ability to understand; adaptability to process changes; and a strong sense of importance and ownership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 4 years’ experience in HR and/or Payroll required

Associate degree in human resources or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Exposure to payroll practices

Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred

Highly computer literate with capability in email, MS Office, and related business and communication tools

Fantastic organizational and time management skills

Ability to function well in a high-paced environment

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We participate in E-Verify.