Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources Coordinator

About NewGround:
NewGround is the industry thought leader in strategy, innovative design, and project management, and has been for over 100 years.

We help financial institutions and retailers master the power of their space to create the next generation workplace and retail solutions.

Our core values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are passionate about serving others.

We strive for excellence.

We are innovators.

We connect and collaborate.

We value communication.

NewGround’s operational headquarters is in Saint Louis, and we maintain offices in Chicago, Honolulu, and Waterloo, Ontario, with a regional presence throughout the U.S.

and Canada.

The Human Resources Coordinator p rovides coordination and administrative support in all areas of Human Resources including but not limited to; HR compliance, employee relations, project management, policies and procedures, benefits, and other NewGround employee programs.

Also provides administrative support of the Human Resources Department and the Vice President of Human Resources.

Assists HR team members with administration and implementation of programs and projects.

Responds appropriately to employee inquiries and directs to appropriate resources.

General Skills:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Possess customer/client service orientation
• Work collaboratively within a team context
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Ability to work inter-departmentally to expedite documents and processes within the company
• Interpersonal communication skills, facilitation skills, time management, and database management

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support to the Vice President of Human Resources and HR team
• Assists with managing employee data for maintenance of HRIS records as assigned
• Assists HR with researching and compiling confidential data
• Prepares and reconciles various HR related reports
• Assist with new hire on-boarding process and orientation
• Schedules new employee onboarding and training meetings
• Assists in the administration of various human resource plans and procedures
• Assist in the coordination of employee activities and events
• Assist with employee recognition events
• Assist with Special Projects
• Assist in maintaining confidential employee records
• Respond to employee inquiries about HR processes and practices, as appropriate
• Switchboard backup / coverage
• Perform all other related work, as assigned or as apparent

Expectations:

• Shows enthusiasm for maintaining/expanding NewGround culture and programs aligning with NewGround’s core values
• Relate to all levels of personnel
• Demonstrates the highest level of professional and ethical conduct
• Maintains confidentiality
• Able to handle multiple tasks while maintaining high attention to detail
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize work

Education and Experience Prerequisites:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience preferred
• 2+ years of professional experience in human resources preferred
• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS preferred

COVID-19:
NewGround requires employees to be vaccinated as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation.

Candidates must be fully vaccinated by date of hire.

Proof of vaccination will be required.

Location:
Saint Louis, MO (Chesterfield)

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Why Our People Love Working at NewGround:

• NewGround values having fun while doing what you love.

  That is evidenced by the fact that more than 30 of our 140 employees have been with NewGround for 10
  – 38 years.

• We understand the importance of an employee’s first week, first month, and first year.

  Because of this, we’ve created multiple new-hire experiences, including a special learning program, to help our new hires feel equipped to succeed.

  Our new team members get the chance to hear the NewGround story from members of the leadership team both, virtually and in person.

• We celebrate many employee milestones, including a ceremony celebrating the day you started with the company and an annual service awards banquet where we provide the opportunity to learn about our fellow team members.
• We recognize how important career development is to our employees and offer opportunities for growth and advancement.
• NewGround recognizes that it’s key to strike a balance between work life and home life and places an emphasis on supporting our employees’ balanced lifestyle.
• We pride ourselves in our commitment to the community.

  Our offices in Chesterfield, Chicago, and Toronto continuously find new ways to get involved whether it be through hosting blood drives, building homes with Habitat for Humanity, building in the Dominican Republic, friendly fundraising competitions across all offices, or through our annual United Way campaign.

Compensation:
NewGround’s reputation for integrity, creativity, quality, and results is the basis of our renowned status in the industry.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and an outstanding Employee Benefits Package to promote wellness, work/life balance and financial security for our valued team.

 
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WE DO NOT UTILIZE STAFFING SERVICES.

 
NewGround is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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