Human Resources Coordinator

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Currently seeking an individual to join our team as a Human Resources Coordinator in Gainesville, FL. Working closely with the Corporate Human Resources and Legal departments, the selected candidate will be responsible for the coordination and administration of all HR functions and processes of the district, including employee recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits and employee development activities.
Our Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan with opportunity to earn up to 200 hours per year
- Medical, dental, and vision insurances available to full-time employees the first of the month after 60 days
- Medical premium discount based on rate of pay
- Supplemental insurances including life, cancer, accident, and disability
- Access to mental wellness resources and counseling through telehealth
- Free basic life insurance for full-time employees
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match each pay period
- Employer funded retirement plan for vested employees & 403b offered
- Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards
- Access to wages prior to pay day
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Serve as a liaison between the district and Corporate Human Resources/Legal department
- Ensure the district is in compliance with current rules and regulations on all HR/Legal functions
- Manage hiring needs and coordinate travel for the district
- Conduct biweekly New Employee Orientation for the district
- Coordinate with Human Resources to handle disciplinary issues within the district
- Work with HR and local managers/supervisors to ensure performance evaluations are completed correctly and in a timely manner
- Ensure all employees are properly enrolled for all available benefits
- Communicate with Corporate HR/Legal on ADA, FMLA, EEOC, Worker's Compensation and Unemployment claims within the district
- Coordinate pre-employment and random drug screenings
- Travel within the district to facilitate Human Resources matters
Minimum Qualifications:
- Previous Human Resources experience; an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be substituted
- Valid driver's license (this position does not regularly drive, but you must be able to occasionally drive on behalf of the employer)
- Functional understanding of Human Resources laws, rules and practices (ADA, FMLA, Worker's Comp, Unemployment Compensation, and EEOC)
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Due to the nature and hours of work, applicants must be 18 years or older
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Associate or Bachelor's degree
- Two years of previous Human Resources experience
- Office management skills
This is a full time position. Starting salary range is $20.75 - $22.83 an hour. Criminal background check and drug screen required upon conditional offer of hire. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Drug-Free/Tobacco Free Workplace.
The position description may not include all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Duties and responsibilities that are not listed, but which the employee may be expected to perform, will fall within the scope of the skills, knowledge and training for the position.
LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace. LifeSouth is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor as well as an affirmative action employer and provides equal opportunity to all persons, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, status as a protected veteran, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances. Veterans are encouraged to self-identify as LifeSouth desires to provide protected veterans priority referrals for open positions. LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). LifeSouth is an E-Verify employer.
If you require any assistance to complete the application process or during the interview due to a disability, please contact the LifeSouth region where you are applying or call 1-888-795-2707 to request an accommodation. Applications may be completed at a LifeSouth facility or mailed to corporate headquarters in lieu of the on-line application process.