People Operations Coordinator (HR)

Amity Foundation, an internationally acclaimed Teaching, and Therapeutic Community is seeking compassionate and enthusiastic individuals with a desire to teach, learn and join our community as a People Operations Coordinator. This groundbreaking opportunity will allow you to work with our prison and re-entry programs helping the community and will also enhance your training and experience in the field.

About Amity:

Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.

Remembrance, Resolution, Reconciliation, Restoration, Renewal

About the Position:

The People Operations Coordinator is a hands-on representative for the People Operations department whose role is to help facilitate all fundamental functions. The HR Coordinator provides exceptional administrative support to the Human Resources team and all faculty with a general knowledge of all areas of HR, including but not limited to benefits, compensation, recruitment, HRIS and employee relations.

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date personnel files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Processes required paperwork for employee transfers, changes in job classification, status, salary increases, terminations, and other related employment matters.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Assist the Human Resource Manager with complex and specialized administrative tasks or projects.
• Process forms and or claims such as but not limited to verification of employment, EDD forms/claims, garnishments, child support orders.
• May assist with preparation of Human Resource reports such as attendance, new hire, and turnover reports.
• Reset system passwords.
• Participate in meetings and group sessions as required.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED,
• Two (2) years of experience in a human resources role.
• Experience working with ADP or other payroll systems.
• Strong onboarding knowledge including but limited to I-9 and MVRs.
• Employee file creation and organization.
• Drive projects from inception to completion

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or equivalent. 

• Required: None
• Preferred: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Paid vacation, sick time, & holidays.
• 401K, HSA, & Life insurance programs.
• Organization committed to community action.
• Community oriented workplace.