The Personnel Coordinator at Breitenbush is a key position that manages all aspects of Human Resources for the cooperative. This is a full time, year round position.
Breitenbush is more than a workplace—it is a cooperative community and worker-owned co-op where staff live and work together, share responsibility for the land and the guest experience, and participate in the life of the community. Our culture is collaborative, values-driven, and deeply human, with all the rewards and challenges that come from being part of a close-knit community.
The Personnel Coordinator plays an important role in helping Breitenbush maintain a healthy, respectful, and inclusive workplace while honoring the cooperative values that shape how we work together. This role serves as a trusted resource for staff, Team Coordinators, leadership, and the Board of Directors; helps navigate conflict and difficult conversations; supports effective leadership; and works to identify and address organizational patterns before they become larger problems. The ideal candidate brings both warmth and strong boundaries—the ability to listen deeply and build trust while also upholding fair, consistent, and legally sound employment practices. This is a role for someone who believes that healthy organizations are built through relationships, accountability, thoughtful communication, and a genuine commitment to the people who make the community possible.
Summary of Major Responsibilities
The Personnel Coordinator is responsible for oversight, coordination, delegation, and execution of all aspects of Human Resources, including:
- Oversee the Breitenbush Cooperatives hiring processes including recruitment, job postings, and onboarding of new staff.
- Ensure that personnel practices align with our Handbook of Agreements and applicable State and Federal regulations.
- Keep abreast of labor law changes.
- Work with the Business Director (BD) to support teams in following legal practices for: hiring, evaluations, job performance issues, leaves, accidents, benefits, conflict resolution, termination and other employment activities.
- Oversee the administration of Breitenbush benefits, unemployment and workers compensation programs.
- Work with the BD to respond to complaints and grievances; follow up with investigations and documentation as needed.
- Coordinate housing for staff; following Breitenbush policies.
- Ensure that the Handbook of Agreements, Bylaws and other policy documents are up to date and circulated.
- Maintain comprehensive and detailed records of employment for all employees.
- Safety Committee Chair, including calling and managing meetings, maintaining all OSHA required documentation including initial safety training of new staff and tracking of all staff safety training.
- Participate in the Incident Management Team, as needed.
Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
- 2+ years experience in the field of human resources and/or a Bachelors degree in HR Management, business administration, or similar.
- Business ownership, business management, and/or administrative assistant experience
- Willingness to work onsite and be available by phone and radio 40 hours/week and for occasional off-hours emergencies.
- Ability to gain a mastery level understanding of the Handbook of Agreements and operating rules of the co-op.
- Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people and temperaments.
- Excellent communication skills; friendly, patient and accessible to answer requests and questions, while also diplomatically holding boundaries.
- Strong computer skills, ideally experience with Paycom or other Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).
- Organizational agility and accuracy with details.
- Ability to manage several projects concurrently.
- Self-motivated, able to work independently.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and the highest level of ethical behavior in the midst of a community living setting.
- Proficient in Oregon state employment laws (e.g. BOLI) and Federal employment laws (e.g. EEOC, IRS, ACA, etc.).
Compensation & Benefits:
- Starting wage of $19.44 / hour ... AND ...
- Co-op provided housing at hot springs retreat center
- Generous paid time off and wellness leave accruals
- Health insurance (100% premium covered by Co-op)
- Dental care (100% premium covered by Co-op)
- All utilities (including high speed internet)
- Guest privileges and discounted events
- Organic vegetarian meals are provided
- Discounted massages
- Household items provided (Dr. Bronner's soap, toilet paper, etc)
- Community living in the Cascade Mountains
- Use of hot springs, sauna, yoga, wellness programs and more
- Commute to work across a footbridge that spans the Breitenbush River
- Co-op Membership opportunity
*Benefits are subject to change based on the needs of the Cooperative
Breitenbush Hot Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Breitenbush does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or association with a protected class.
Skills Required
- 2+ years experience in human resources and/or Bachelor's degree in HR Management, Business Administration, or similar
- Business ownership, management, or administrative assistant experience
- Willingness to work onsite and be available by phone and radio 40 hours/week and for occasional off-hours emergencies
- Mastery-level understanding of the Handbook of Agreements and cooperative operating rules
- Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people and temperaments
- Excellent communication skills; friendly, patient, accessible, and able to diplomatically hold boundaries
- Strong computer skills, ideally experience with Paycom or other HRIS
- Organizational accuracy and ability to manage several projects concurrently
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and highest ethical standards in a community living setting
- Proficient in Oregon state employment laws (e.g., BOLI) and Federal employment laws (EEOC, IRS, ACA)
- Experience overseeing benefits administration, unemployment and workers compensation programs
- Experience conducting workplace investigations, handling complaints and grievances, and documenting outcomes
- Ability to chair Safety Committee, manage OSHA-required documentation, and track staff safety training
- Ability to coordinate staff housing following organizational policies
What We Do
Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat & Conference Center is an off-grid, worker-owned cooperative located in the Oregon Cascades. It serves as a holistic sanctuary and retreat center, utilizing natural geothermal springs to provide a safe and potent environment where guests can renew and evolve. The center offers overnight stays, holistic workshops, and spiritual retreats focused on humanism, sustainability, and community.
