The HR Coordinator supports a wide range of human resources functions with a focus on employee experience, leave administration, and HR operations. This role serves as a key partner to employees and supervisors by providing guidance, coordination, and support across HR processes. This position is designed as a developmental role with opportunities to grow into a broader HR Generalist over time.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Support & Relations
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions and HR-related support
- Assist with employee relations matters, including documentation and follow-up
- Partner with supervisors to provide guidance on HR processes and practices
Leave Administration (FMLA & Other Leaves)
- Coordinate and track FMLA and other protected leaves
- Communicate processes and expectations to employees and supervisors
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance
Wellness & Engagement
- Coordinate wellness programs and initiatives
- Support employee engagement efforts and events
- Track participation and support program improvements
Policy & Compliance Support
- Assist in drafting and updating Job Descriptions
- Support consistent application of policies across departments
- Track compliance-related activities and deadlines
HR Operations
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes
- Maintain HR records and systems
- Assist with reporting, audits, and special projects
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
Experience
1–3 years of HR or related experience preferred
Experience in a customer service or administrative role required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to learn and apply policies and regulations
- Proficiency in standard office technology and HR systems
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
The City of Blue Springs is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
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Blue Springs is a unique community where families, visitors and businesses share a special quality of life and an abundant spirit of community closeness and cooperation. The City of Blue Springs is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made solely on the basis of merit. We strive to ensure each employee a discrimination-free workplace and have a strong commitment to equal employment opportunities. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. Hiring decisions are contingent upon satisfactory results of a physical examination, including a drug and alcohol use and misuse screening, and a review of the results of a pre-employment background check.
