Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Coordinate HR services on site in Sauk Rapids, MN for The Good Shepherd Community, focusing on benefits administration, compliance training, safety, and administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.
• Process benefit enrollments, qualifying life event changes, annual open enrollment, and COBRA notifications.
• Act as the primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries from employees.
• Liaise with benefit vendors to address eligibility and claims concerns.
• Maintain precise benefits records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Code monthly benefit invoices and verify changes are reflected in invoices and payroll records.
• Oversee the organization's Learning Management System (LMS) administration.
• Assign and track required education, annual competencies, and regulatory training.
• Monitor training compliance and generate reports for department managers.
• Maintain training documentation to meet state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries and troubleshooting.
• Coordinate the organization's employee safety program.
• Track workplace injuries, incident reports, and OSHA-related documentation.
• Chair the Employee Safety Committee, including Safe Patient Handling and Ergonomics.
• Facilitate meetings and maintain meeting records.
• Monitor mandatory safety training and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate safety communications and educational initiatives.
• Assist with workers' compensation reporting and return-to-work documentation.
• Maintain the organization's SDS program.
• Process employee status changes to ensure accurate dates in the HRIS and payroll systems.
• Perform clerical duties including wage verifications, employment verifications, correspondences, and data input.
• Participate on the Good Shepherd Retention Committee.
• Assist with updates to policies, procedures, and the Personnel Handbook.
• Provide backup support to the Employment Recruiter for screening applications and onboarding new employees.
• Support the VP of Human Resources with the leave program, including communications, paperwork distribution, notices, and receipt of required documents in compliance with leave policies.
• Coordinate Good Shepherd’s clothing orders.
• Offer backup support to ensure comprehensive coverage across all HR functions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all Good Shepherd and employee information, including personnel files, health files, and payroll records.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Two or more years of HR or administrative experience preferred, ideally in healthcare or long-term care.
• Experience administering employee benefits and maintaining HRIS records.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems or computer-based training platforms.
• Working knowledge of workplace safety programs, OSHA regulations, workers' compensation, and incident reporting procedures.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, plus solid communication and customer service abilities.

Technologies

• Learning Management Systems
• HRIS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Earned Safe & Sick Time Off
• FREE Option for Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for Employee
• Pay-In-Lieu of Benefits for Extra $4 per Hour (Eligibility Requirements Apply)
• 401K with Company Match
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Opportunities
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $25.25 - $31.53 per hour

Work Location

• On-site in Sauk Rapids, MN