HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR

Mountain View Fire Rescue is seeking an organized, people-focused Human Resources Coordinator to support its HR Department. The role supports recruitment, onboarding, benefits and leave administration, personnel records, employee customer service, and compliance with District policies and employment laws.

What you'll do:

• Support recruitment by posting positions, scheduling interviews, and communicating with applicants
• Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks, reference checks, and new hire paperwork
• Assist with employee onboarding and new employee orientation
• Maintain accurate, confidential personnel files, HR databases, and applicant tracking records
• Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and separations
• Help employees with benefit enrollment, qualifying life event changes, and annual open enrollment
• Track leave balances and support FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, and other leave processes
• Support employee engagement, recognition, training, and development programs
• Prepare reports and correspondence, maintain HR calendars, and assist with special projects

What they're looking for:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Excellent communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise good judgment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of HR principles and practices, or the ability to learn and apply employment laws and District policies
• Valid driver's license
• CPR certification

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on your date of hire
• HSA, FSA, and HRA options
• Employer-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• PERA retirement and a 457 plan
• 12 paid holidays plus sick and vacation leave
• Tuition assistance and an Employee Assistance Program