What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Coordinator position at Unified Community Connections Inc?
General Description of Duties:
The Human Resources Coordinator (PT) provides overall support in all areas of Human Resources Department. This position is responsible for supporting the recruitment and onboarding processes within the organization. This role will assist in sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, managing the applicant tracking system, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be detail-oriented.
Who Should Apply:
This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented and service-driven professional who is passionate about supporting people and processes behind the scenes. The Human Resources Coordinator is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays organized, and takes pride in creating a positive experience for candidates and employees alike.
This part-time role (20–25 hours per week) is especially well-suited for someone seeking a flexible opportunity—whether you are building your HR career, returning to the workforce, or looking for meaningful part-time work in a mission-driven organization.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality. They are comfortable working with systems, supporting recruitment efforts, and partnering with hiring managers to ensure a smooth and effective hiring process.
This role is well-suited for someone who is proactive, dependable, and eager to grow within the field of Human Resources while contributing to a culture grounded in teamwork, service, and respect for all individuals.
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities:
In a manner consistent with Unified Community Connections’ Mission Statement, the Human Resources Coordinator I will:
- Talent Sourcing and Screening:
- Assist in sourcing candidates through various channels such as job boards, social media, career fairs, and networking events.
- Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates for open positions.
- Conduct initial phone screenings to assess candidate suitability and interest.
- Act as the main point for recruitment agencies or contract employment.
- Applicant Tracking System Coordination:
- Provide training to new hiring managers or administrators using recruitment systems and processes.
- Prepare, distribute and training hiring mangers on interview materials.
- Applicant Tracking and Data Management:
- Maintain and update candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Ensure all candidate records are accurate and compliant with company policies.
- Generate reports from the ATS to track recruitment metrics and progress.
- Candidate Communication and Experience:
- Support the recruitment process, providing updates and answering questions.
- Assist in conducting reference checks for selected candidates.
- Ensure a positive candidate experience by providing timely feedback and communication.
- Onboarding Support:
- Building a process and supporting the process for onboarding materials and new hire paperwork.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure new hires have a smooth onboarding experience.
- Job Posting and Advertising:
- Post job openings on internal and external job boards and monitor application flow.
- Assist in updating job descriptions and advertisements to attract top talent.
- Support employer branding initiatives to enhance the organization’s visibility as an employer of choice.
- Administrative Support:
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including data entry, filing, and responding to inquiries.
- Assist with organizing recruitment events, such as career fairs or open houses.
- Support the HR team with other duties and projects as needed.
- Respond quickly and appropriately to crisis situations. Escalates HR matters when appropriate and involves only those on a “needs to know basis”.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal employment laws.
- Ensures all deadlines are met.
- Demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.
- All other duties as required or assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Qualifications:
The specific requirements listed above represent most of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to fulfill the requirements of the position. To successfully perform this job, the employee must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential task.
Must be able to demonstrate skills in the following areas: problem solving, project/task management, time management, dependability, good judgment, safe work practices, service delivery, and ensuring confidentiality.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure: whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and written correspondence and interpret documents. Ability to write reports and complete forms or other documents as required.
Computer Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Training:
Must complete, pass, and maintain all Unified Community Connections trainings including, UKG, I-Care Manager, Fundamental Rights and Supporting Choice, PORII/QA/Sexual Harassment-DDA, Bloodborne Pathogens, Communicable Diseases, Sexual Harassment, Workplace Violence, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Introduction to Unified upon hire and on a recurring basis as requested or required.
Physical Demands:
While performing the tasks of this position, the employee is required but is not limited to stand, walk, sit, bend, write, type, etc. Vision abilities required for this position include, near distance, far distance, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job tasks.
Work Environment:
At Unified we are committed to providing a safe working environment for all employees and to prevent all work related injuries and illnesses. Working in a safe manner is an essential function of this position. Home and office settings with varying degrees of background noise. Light and ventilation as found in typical home or office settings. Employee will frequently be in areas occupied by individuals in UNIFIED’s Residential and Day Programs and must be professional and respect individual’s fundamental rights.
Other:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable, related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as required.
UNIFIED reserves the right to revise or change job duties at its discretion. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the organization reserves the right to change work schedules at their discretion.