Human Resources Coordinator

NelsonNygaard Consulting Associates is seeking a motivated collaborative and organized Human Resources Coordinator to join our team in either our Portland OR or Boston MA this role you will serve as a trusted partner proactively anticipating needs and providing critical support to the HR Manager and colleagues across the firm. Your primary focus will be enhancing the employee experience through onboarding human resources support projects and tasks and maintaining accurate databases and spreadsheets. The ideal candidate is detail oriented is great at problem solving is a critical thinker and has exceptional communications skills. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about supporting people and processes wed love to hear from you!

About Us

For more than 35 years NelsonNygaard has led the transportation planning field with our values-driven approach. Weve always been guided by the principle of putting people firstdesigning transportation systems for people not just cars. This principle also extends to how we operate as a firm. We were founded by two women who believed in the benefits of a more egalitarian workplace where leadership and creativity can blossom at all levels and where diversity is a core strength. Today we are 170 talented and dedicated people in 15 offices across the U.S. and Canada who continue to live by those values. What unites us at NelsonNygaard is our steadfast commitment to make the world more just more sustainable more connected and more beautiful.

NelsonNygaard offers a dynamic and self-directed work environment that is fast-paced congenial and supportive. This is your opportunity to work with one of the most innovative groups of planners and engineers in North America including highly talented junior and support staff. Our firm culture is built upon diversity and creativity.

About You

• Youre resourceful curious and communicate proactively.
• You bring energy and a commitment to do great work together.
• You have knowledge of HR requirements and regulations in Canada and/or the U.S.
• You are a creative problem-solver who can streamline HR workflows and introduce technology-driven improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the Human Resources Manager in all aspects of HR including recruitment onboarding benefits administration employee recognition record keeping and administration.
• Support the hiring process through recruitment ad placement researching and sourcing potential candidates for job opportunities coordinating interviews and supporting offer letters.
• Maintain the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) database.
• Assist the Human Resources Manager with onboarding coordination staff integration plans and new hire orientation.
• Respond to employment verification requests.
• Support and engage employees to help enhance the employee experience.
• Field benefit payroll and general employee inquiries.
• Stay organized and plan accordingly to execute tasks.
• Complete special projects assigned including conducting salary market research to support compensation strategies.

Qualifications and Requirements

Above all we are looking for someone who:

• Is an inquisitive self-starter and a natural problem solver.
• Is detail-oriented process-driven and organized.
• Is service oriented and an excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills who fosters positive relationships even in virtual settings.
• Has a commitment to advancing equity diversity inclusion and belonging and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse staff.
• Has exceptional capability to learn and quickly put new skills into play.
• Has the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrates strong ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
• Has strong computer skills especially with the MS Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint); graphic skills are desirable.
• Has a demonstrated ability to improve HR processes through creative thinking innovation and the effective use of new technologies.
• Has experience with Canadian employment law including compliance and regulatory requirements (preferred but not required).
• Has interest in growing their Human Resources career.
• Flexibility to work across many time zones and offices.

Candidates must also have:

• A bachelors degree in Human Resources or a related field
• 2 years of experience in human resources or a related field
• SHRM certification or PHR (preferred not required)

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary for this position depends on location qualifications and years of experience.

NelsonNygaard offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision wellness STD LTD life insurance pre-tax transit and bicycling benefit a 401k program and paid time off.

Additionally we offer opportunities for in-person collaboration and flexibility for work from home up to three (3) days per week.

Applying for the Position

To apply please click on the Apply Online link. Qualified and interested candidates must submit the following items:

• Cover letter
• Resume

At NelsonNygaard we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender race color religion national origin ancestry age medical condition disability sexual orientation gender identity and veteran status we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) immigrants LGBTQIA individuals people with disabilities and members of ethnic minorities. Were committed to maximizing the diversity of our team and want to hear from anyone who is passionate about our work.

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