HR COORDINATOR at Life's WORC in Garden City, NY

Job description

• Description

Responsibilities

• Employee Events & Engagement
• Assist in planning and coordinating employee appreciation and engagement events, including Employee Appreciation Day, milestone celebrations, DSP Appreciation Month, holiday events, Friendsgiving, and Take Your Child to Work Day.
• Support recognition programs through communications, small celebrations, and acknowledgements across departments.
• Employee Recognition & Programs
• Track, create, and distribute Value Award certificates and funds; publish monthly recognition updates on NetWORC and Outlook.
• Send monthly service anniversary communications and support Employee Assistance Fund participation and reporting.
• Audit and communicate Success Recognition awards, including certificates and employee highlights.
• Coordinate HR and leadership visits, agendas, stay interviews, and monthly SurveyMonkey reports for onboarding and exit feedback.
• Communication & Culture
• Assist with agency-wide culture communications, including heritage months, holidays, professional observances, and special occasions.
• Create employee spotlight stories for DSP Appreciation Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
• Serve as primary administrator for NetWORC, maintaining content, increasing engagement, and providing training.
• Maintain UKG, SharePoint, and shared HR resources; send reminders for HR events and trainings via Outlook and texting platforms.
• Support Culture Committee initiatives to strengthen employee engagement, relations, and retention.
• HR & Administrative Support
• Provide backup support for New Employee Orientation, exit interviews, and receptionist duties as needed.
• Respond to general HR inquiries, maintain personnel files, process employment verifications and termination letters, and support recruitment tracking and job fairs.
• Order office supplies and assist with additional projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience in human resources or a related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with HR software (UKG preferred).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Associates degree preferred

Skills

Required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

• Experience with UKG