Are you ready to kickstart your career in HR? Join Design Ready Controls as our HR Coordinator and gain valuable experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You'll be part of a team that values your fresh perspective and is committed to your professional development. If you're eager to learn, passionate about people, and ready to make your mark, we want to hear from you!
The HR Coordinator is primarily responsible for conducting new hire orientations, assisting with daily HR administrative tasks, and providing HR support to employees. This role will help facilitate company engagement and brand ambassador initiatives, acting as a liaison for the Human Resources and Marketing teams to both Albert Lea employees and the wider community.
Key Responsibilities
Recruiting and Onboarding:

• Conduct background checks and assign onboarding paperwork using our HRIS system.
• Review new hire employment eligibility documents to complete accurate and timely Form I-9s.
• Coordinate new hire orientations between new hires, management, and applicable training team members.
• Facilitate benefits orientation and educate on policy compliance as needed.
• Schedule check-ins with new hires throughout the training period to gauge their experience. Report feedback to the HR Team and relevant supervisor(s).

Employee Relations:

• Assist with communicating policy changes and company-wide events.
• Build rapport with employees and welcome team members to voice their concerns confidentially.
• Mediate and resolve conflicts, demonstrating empathy, and facilitate constructive dialogue.
• Assist with revising coaching and disciplinary documents to ensure they are data-driven and provide direct feedback to employees.
• Conduct exit reviews and provide feedback to the HR Team and Management.
• Processes terminations and administers appropriate COBRA and Life Continuation paperwork.

Safety and Compliance:

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and promote adherence to company safety policies.
• Report any hazards or safety concerns immediately to Management and/or the Human Resources Director.
• Assist with drafting and saving incident reports. Partner with employee(s) and Management in conducting thorough incident retrospectives.
• Report workers' compensation claims timely and accurately.
• Ensure company policies and general operations adhere to applicable local, state and federal regulations (including OSHA and HIPAA compliance).

Engagement and Office Managerial Tasks:

• Celebrate employee milestones and contributions, such as birthdays and anniversaries, by distributing cards to supervisors and updating the calendar of events on the Communication Wall.
• Assist with coordinating food orders, supply shipments, and catering for various company events.
• Maintain shirt and office supply inventory. Submit vendor orders through capital expense submission process.
• Build new relationships and maintain existing relations with educational and community partnerships.
• Facilitate the Brand Ambassador event coordination and related training.

Collaboration:

• Assist the HR Generalists with leave administration paperwork, performance review processes, and recordkeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education | Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years' experience in Human Resources, Communications, or Marketing experience is a plus.
• SHRM-CP or equivalent certification is a plus.

Abilities | Skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality on employee matters.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excelled organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of human resources principles, practices, and procedures - or a willingness and ability to learn HR competencies quickly.
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain up-to-date and compliant with new local, state, and federal regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally
• Ability to sit, stand or walk for up to 8 hours each shift
• Ability to work in the Albert Lea office 5 days per week to support our team Monday through Friday. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

A part-time schedule may be accommodated for the right candidate. Part-time schedule is still Monday through Friday during core business hours, while start/end times are up for discussion and depend on business needs.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. The position will also assume any other additional responsibilities as assigned by the manager. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Design Ready Controls is an equal opportunity employer.