Human Resources Coordinator

The Human Resources Coordinator supports Ridgecrests HR operations by managing core personnel functions including payroll benefits leave administration and employee relations. This role ensures positive employee experience for team members while upholding Ridgecrests mission and values. Additionally the HR Coordinator will play a key role in maintaining positive team member relations by addressing routine inquiries and escalating complex matters as needed.

The HR Coordinator will also provide logistical support for team member training and development initiatives contributing to the overall growth and career progression of our team members.

In this role the HR Coordinator embodies Ridgecrests core values operating with both integrity and compassion toward our team members.

The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Administer and manage all aspects of payroll compensation and benefits programs and leave administration
• Facilitate off-boarding process ensuring a smooth transition for departing team members.
• Address and resolve routine employment-related inquiries from applicants team members and supervisors escalating complex and sensitive matters to the HR Director as needed.
• Monitor and improve HRIS functionality within Ridgecrest (Paylocity) identifying training needs within HR team and the greater Ridgecrest team as well as identify system enhancements to optimize HR workflows and user experience.
• Support team member relations by anticipating needs assisting in routine inquiries and escalating complex issues to the HR Director.
• Assist with HR related team member communication.
• Provide administrative support for talent management processes and assist with the implementation of HR initiatives as directed.
• Coordinate logistics for team member training and development programs to enhance skills and career growth.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date team member records and HR documentation.
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives by providing administrative and logistical support.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations (e.g. FLSA FMLA) and implement best practices in HR policies and procedures.

Consistently exemplify Ridgecrests core values

• Serve One
• Cultivate Relationships
• Create Purposeful Experiences
• Make It Better

Perform other duties as assigned by the HR Director.

Minimum Requirements

• Personal affirmation of Ridgecrests Statement of Faith.
• Passionate about Ridgecrests mission: Impacting lives for Gods glory.
• Ability to act with integrity professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience using Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and formulas) PowerPoint (creating presentations) and Word (document formatting).
• Experience with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) such as Paylocity Workday ADP or similar platforms. Paylocity is preferred.
• Understanding of data reporting and ability to generate HR reports or metrics from HRIS systems (preferred from Paylocity)
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or a related field is highly desirable.
• PHR SHRM- CP certification
• Experience in employee relations and performance management is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to use design tools (e.g. Canva Affinity Adobe) to support internal communications and branding.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Position requires working on a computer for an extended time involving visual review of documents and forms.
• Extended periods of sitting working on a computer and viewing screens.
• Occasional travel required (less than 5% of role).
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• Purposeful hospitality is the how related to our what (impacting lives) and why (for Gods glory). Therefore it is essential that every team member on every team understand how to provide purposeful hospitality in their specific areas of responsibility.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.