The City of Fairview Heights is hiring a full time HR Coordinator in the Administration Department. The HR Coordinator assists in a wide range of personnel duties including hiring procedures, preparing job descriptions, filing, and preparing a variety of reports. The position requires maintaining strict confidentiality with all aspects of job duties while at the same time exercising the highest degree of professional and ethical judgement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs screening of applications, supervises testing of applicants, forwards results and recommendations to supervisors/Directors
• Assists with job analysis and revisions to job descriptions
• Assists with investigating employee complaints, assists with counseling, and recommends action on employee relations matters
• Assists in employee benefits programs
• Conducts orientation covering company policies, benefits, emergency plans, basic ergonomics and trainings for new employees
• Assists with workers' compensation, FMLA, and COBRA
• Assists with paperwork at termination
• Handles the purging of documents and getting approval from the State
• Attend career fairs
• Assists supervisor with a variety of projects when requested
• Perform other duties as assigned

BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree and knowledge of principles of personnel administration with at least one year's experience in a human resources department. Alternate preparation such as an associate's degree with three years of experience may be substituted
• Driving record acceptable to the city

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel and risk management program development, implementation and administration including workers' compensation, health insurance, employee benefits packages and interpretation of labor agreements
• Ability to manage multiple actions/projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks/projects and work independently in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to formulate and install management methods and procedures, and ensure that these comply with federal, state, and local law
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills and ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and situations
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Working knowledge of common office equipment, such as the use of a phone, printer, copy and fax machine, and scanning equipment/software, as well as the ability to learn and adapt to new equipment
• Skillful use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Most work will be performed in a regular office environment located at City Hall, 10025 Bunkum Road. Travel to other City buildings on occasion. Travel to conferences and seminars may be required occasionally.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear; use hands to handle, or feel object, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The City of Fairview Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE/M/F/D/V