Human Resources Coordinator – Full-time
Starting pay $912.00/biweekly

NATURE OF WORK

The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for processing the Zoo’s biweekly payroll and tracking employee paid leave, such as vacation and sick time. The HR Coordinator is responsible for administering employee benefits such as health, dental and life insurance; handle all questions or problems relating to benefits; and review monthly insurance billings to assure accuracy of statements. The HR Coordinator reports to the Human Resources Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establish and maintain positive, cooperative, and effective working relations with fellow employees.
• Constantly exhibit a customer service attitude, a smile, and an obvious interest in visitor comfort and service.
• Communicate with the public in a courteous and tactful manner and assist visitors with questions and directions to various areas of the Zoo.  Address the visitor - do not wait to be asked.
• Remove trash and debris from public areas; i.e. pick up litter whenever you see it.Plan and coordinate employee events, such as annual employee awards ceremony, employee holiday party, and employee appreciation party.
• Report and monitor workers compensation injuries.
• Prepare annual OSHA reports, such as OSHA FM 200.
• Review and make corrections to monthly statements (i.e.: health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 403b investments and union membership dues).
• Prepare annual pension report and EEO-1 report.
• Prepare and participate in surveys as requested.
• Coordinate activities and meetings with all departments, including Employee of the Month committee and presentations.
• Assist with coordination of training and related training material.
• New hire in-processing and orientation.
• Prepare Change of Status forms as needed and maintain Change of Status.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Review time and attendance, enter payroll, and transmit to payroll service biweekly.
• Review, sort, and deliver paychecks on biweekly payday.
• Process and create ID badges.
• Review and process all incoming applications and resumes, including mailing notification of receipt.
• Create and maintain employee personnel records.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of ADP payroll software.
• Excellent communication skills; including writing and public speaking.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to work weekends, holidays and occasional after-hour assignments.
• Associate Degree with some Human Resources coursework preferred.
• Three years experience with payroll & benefits administration.

To apply for this opening please send resume and cover letter to:

San Antonio Zoo
Attn: Human Resources Opening
3903 N. St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 734-7291 Fax

 

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