Employee Relations Coordinator

POSITION: Employee Relations Coordinator

COMPENSATION: Pursuant to Colorado regulations if this job is performed in Colorado the salary range is $62000 - $67000 plus bonus potential. âEligible to participate in the company benefits plan. We offer health vision dental and pet insurance. We offer a 401(k) retirement plan student loan assistance licensing and continuing education reimbursement parental leave and housing allowances or gifts.

SUMMARY:

The Employee Relations Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to the People & Culture team. This role focuses on the meticulous management of HR documentation the processing of employee lifecycle changes and assisting with the administrative side of employee relations and organizational transitions.

WHAT WILL BE REQUIRED OF YOU (including but not limited to)

• ER Support: Act as the first point of contact for performance and disciplinary tickets. Ensure all necessary documentation (statements prior warnings) is collected and organized before escalating to HR leadership for final feedback.
• Separation Logistics: Coordinate the administrative processing of involuntary terminations and RIFs. Generate separation agreements from approved templates and maintain the accuracy of selection logs.
• Unemployment Claims: Manage the submission of documentation for unemployment claims. Monitor state portals for deadlines and gather historical performance data for the leadership team to use in hearings.
• 1099 Administration: Maintain the centralized database for independent contractors. Ensure all 1099s have active signed contracts on file and manage the onboarding/offboarding workflow for non-employee workers.
• Internal Offers: Generate internal offer letters for transfers and promotions based on pre-approved pay bands. Flag any variances to the Compensation Analyst for review.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• HR Expertise
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Adaptability
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge

WHAT EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION SHOULD YOU HAVE

• Experience: 24 years of experience in an HR Coordinator Assistant or Junior Generalist role.
• ER Exposure: Proven experience handling confidential personnel files and sitting in on sensitive meetings (terminations grievances) as a note-taker or witness.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g. Workday ADP UKG) and Microsoft Excel. Experience drafting formal business correspondence and legalistic templates (contracts or offer letters).
• Administrative Precision: High attention to detail; ability to manage high-volume paperwork with zero room for error particularly regarding RIF documentation and pay data.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field (or equivalent years of experience).

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Functional working knowledge of payroll processes human resources practices and employee benefits administration
• Understanding of FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards
• Ability to multitask effectively and manage directions from multiple sources while meeting deadlines
• Capacity to maintain confidentiality when required
• Advanced knowledge of UKG HRIS or similar HR systems
• Aptitude to adapt HR approaches and strategies based on organizational needs and external changes
• Proficiency in computer skills including word processing software spreadsheet software presentation software Adobe software email management digital calendars and video conferencing

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to use hands to finger type handle or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop or squat. The Team Member is often required to sit. The Team Member must be able to push pull lift carry or maneuver office products and supplies of up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Routine local travel is required to attend training classes client visits or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position. Overnight travel required to attend training property visits and other situations necessary for the accomplishment of special projects that may be assigned from time to time but no more than 30%.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their Team Leader.

Required Experience:

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