Human Resources Coordinator

Housing Authority of the City of El Paso, TX improves the quality of life for economically challenged families by providing affordable housing and opportunities for self-sufficiency. The Human Resources Coordinator provides day-to-day administrative and operational support across payroll, benefits, onboarding and offboarding, recruitment, employee records, performance management, employee communications, and general HR operations.

What you'll do:

• Accountable for supporting compliance with Company policies and procedures and maintaining accurate HR documentation
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality concerning all company matters, including personnel actions, payroll, benefits, compensation, terminations, employee records, and organizational plans
• Provides payroll processing support for new hires, compensation changes, vacation, sick leave, and other payroll-related transactions
• Reviews employee timecards for accuracy and coordinates corrections for missed punches, incorrect entries, time-off requests, and other discrepancies
• Supports administration of payroll deductions and records
• Administration of company benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, HSA, and FSA programs
• Processes employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations and ensures information is accurately maintained in the HRIS
• Administers all FMLA and medical/personal leave related documentation for review and approval by HR Manager and CEO
• Assists with benefits-related records, billing, documentation, and employee inquiries
• Coordinates the new employee’s onboarding process and ensures required onboarding activities are completed accurately and on time
• Coordinates first-day-of-employment requirements, supports onboarding presentations, including building tours, dress code requirements, employee handbook overview, and general workplace information
• Setting up new hires in the HRIS and other required systems

What they're looking for:

• · Minimum one to three years of clerical experience in Human Resources, payroll, benefits, or administrative experience
• · Working knowledge of major HR functional areas, including payroll and timekeeping, benefits administration, employee records, recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, performance management, and policy administration
• · Working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations
• · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook
• · Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• · Ability to handle confidential employees, payroll, benefits, compensation, and employment information with discretion
• · Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. Relative experience may be considered in leu of degree
• · Previous experience supporting payroll processing, timekeeping, benefits administration, onboarding, or employee records preferred
• · Previous applicant tracking, recruiting coordination, and candidate screening experience preferred
• · Working knowledge of payroll, benefits, and HRIS systems; Paylocity experience highly preferred
• · Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills highly desired

Benefits:

• Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D & 401(k) match
• Day one vacation vesting, plus 11 paid federal holidays
• Typical work week – Monday – Friday, 8-5
• Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community | Wellness
• Free Gym Access
• Employer paid parking
• Tuition reimbursement
• HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
• Proven continued business growth for future opportunities