HR Coordinator

Be a part of an organization making a difference in the Central Florida community! As an Orlando Business Journals 2021 Best Places to Work Honoree, Orlando Sentinels 2022 Best Workplaces Honoree, and a SHRM Mental Health Ally, Community Legal Services (CLS) is a full service civil legal aid law firm that promotes equal access to justice, specifically for the most vulnerable individuals in our society.

CLS offers:

- 15 paid holidays and 24 days of paid time off

- 100% employer-paid health, dental, life, and disability insurance, plus vision coverage at minimal employee cost

- 100% 403B match after 1 year of employment (5%)

- CLS pays Bar Dues and CLE Credits

- Student loan reimbursement for Attorneys

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Ability to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

- Fantastic work-life balance

- Various opportunities for upward mobility into leadership/more advanced roles

- Pet Insurance

- Wellness Committee dedicated to employee morale, with events such as company wide retreats, activities, and challenges!

CLS is currently searching for a service-minded, mission driven individual to fulfill the following position:

HR Coordinator

OVERVIEW

The HR Administrative Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team across recruitment, onboarding, benefits, employee engagement, wellness, and volunteer programs. The role helps coordinate HR activities, maintain accurate records, support employee communications, and ensure the efficient delivery of HR services in alignment with CLSs mission, policies, and organizational goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources Administration

- Provide administrative support to the Chief Human Resources Officer and HR team as needed.

- Schedule meetings, interviews, appointments, committee meetings, and training sessions.

- Reserve conference rooms and coordinate meeting logistics.

- Prepare meeting agendas, record meeting minutes, and distribute follow-up materials.

- Draft and send routine HR communications, emails, reminders, surveys, and announcements.

- Conduct follow-up with new hires and newly promoted employees regarding onboarding resources and questions.

- Assist with the Cross Training & Mentoring Programs.

- Assist with researching professional development and training opportunities.

Recruitment & Onboarding

- Assist active recruiting efforts for difficult-to-fill positions using recruiting platforms and outreach.

- Assist with building relationships with law schools, bar associations, job boards, and community organizations to expand recruitment efforts.

- Send onboarding communications, including location information, schedules, manager information, and first-day agendas.

- Schedule employees for onboarding sessions and maintain onboarding attendance records.

- Distribute system credentials and onboarding resources to new hires.

Benefits Administration

- Enter new hire benefit deductions into NetSuite.

- Reconcile insurance carrier invoices and payroll deductions.

- Reconcile wellness reimbursement reports with insurance carriers.

- Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment activities, and employee benefit notifications.

- Assist with audit requests, including grant-related audits.

Employee Engagement & Wellness

- Assist with maintaining wellness participation records and tracking spreadsheets.

- Process monthly wellness submissions and distribute Wellness Tier communications.

- Assist in developing wellness activities, employee engagement initiatives, surveys, polls, trivia, and other interactive programs.

- Prepare wellness certificates, recognition materials, presentations, and employee communications.

- Order anniversary gifts and coordinate anniversary recognition communications.

- Assist with planning and coordinating employee events and recognition activities.

Volunteer & Community Programs

- Track monthly volunteer hours and maintain volunteer records.

- Assist with coordinating volunteer appreciation efforts, including preparing and mailing recognition certificates.

- Assist with distributing volunteer satisfaction surveys and compile feedback.

- Assist with coordinating volunteer events and with volunteer-related initiatives.

- Provide administrative support for future volunteer and educational partnership programs.

Administrative & Office Support

- Process business card orders.

- Assist with preparing PowerPoint presentations and other professional documents.

- Perform other administrative and departmental duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Commitment

- Demonstrating commitment to promoting the mission, vision, and values of CLS.

- Unwavering dedication to high-quality legal programs, fiscal strength, and organizational integrity.

2. Background and Experience

- Bachelors degree preferred, but not required

- One to three years of administrative, human resources, payroll, or office support experience preferred.

- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Microsoft Teams, and Canva.

- Experience working with spreadsheets, scheduling software, databases, and HR systems preferred.

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive employee information.

- Strong customer service skills and ability to build positive working relationships with employees and external partners.

- Ability to work independently, with remote capacities, while supporting multiple members of the HR team.

3 . Physical Requirements

- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

STARTING SALARY: $50,000, more with experience

GENERAL STATEMENT

CLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We value a diverse workforce and the promotion of an inclusive culture at all levels.

CLS does not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant for employment from all qualified individuals based on age, race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, socio-economic position, religion, political belief, protected genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal or State law.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.