Description

Join our Team and make a difference! Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) is seeking a technologically savvy Human Resource Coordinator with outstanding time management skills to support a busy Human Resource (HR) department.

Examples of Duties

Primary responsibilities include:

- Greeting departmental visitors and serving as the first face for employee inquiries.

- Reconciling and submitting biweekly reports for Deferred Compensation (457), Roth IRA and Retirement Health Savings Accounts; and monthly reports to North Carolina Retirement System Orbit payroll submittal. Handling HR department finance tasks, including overall coordination of departmental budget, ordering supplies and registering for events, receipt reconciliation and obtaining Purchase Orders.

- Assisting with the recruitment process, which includes posting position openings, tracking of applicants during the hiring process, scheduling interviews, preparing appointment letters, scheduling pre-employment drug tests and physicals, and coordinating background checks.

- Handling a variety of human resource transactions while ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and proper processing, to include reviewing, tracking and processing employee reimbursements. Managing life cycle of confidential files for staff (filing, retrieval, storage and destruction).

- Supporting the HR team by preparing and coordinating and tracking meetings, trainings and special events.

- Preparing letters, documents, spreadsheets, memorandums, reports, mailings and correspondence.

- Serving as a back-up for the Human Resources Generalist and supporting special HR projects or programs such as employee recognition/events, wellness, and diversity initiatives.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma with four years of experience in Human Resources. Position requires above average aptitude with Microsoft Office products. Requires proficiency and accuracy in finding and providing information. Preferred familiarity with Microsoft SharePoint, ADP Workforce Now or similar Human Resource Information System, as well as NEOGOV or similar applicant tracking system. Basic understanding of payroll is preferred as this position works closely with the Finance Team.

Ideal candidate is a team player with an excellent work ethic, adaptability, and the desire to work in a collaborative environment. Must uphold a high level of confidentiality, have a service-oriented attitude and professional demeanor with strong problem-solving skills.

Supplemental Information

Competitive wages:

- Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (pension plan)

- 5% Employer 457 plan contribution

- Retirement health savings account

- Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term Disability

- 12 Paid Holidays

- Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, and Parental Leave

- Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

- Educational Reimbursement

- Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education

- Ability to transfer unused sick leave from previous NC Local Government or State agency employer

- Much, much more!

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences and are open to flexible qualifications. OWASA provides competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment. Visit www.owasa.org to apply for this excellent opportunity.