Job Description
Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893! We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals. Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary, Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity.
Hybrid | Connecticut-Based | Remote & On-Site Work | Occasional Domestic Travel
Launch Your HR Career While Making a Difference
Are you passionate about people, organization, and creating exceptional employee experiences? Whether you're an experienced HR professional or a recent graduate eager to begin your Human Resources career, we'd love to hear from you.
At Oak Hill, our employees are at the heart of our mission. We're seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support key HR operations and employee programs across a dynamic, mission-driven organization that serves individuals with disabilities throughout Connecticut.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a strong foundation in Human Resources while gaining exposure to employee relations, compliance, workforce administration, labor relations, reporting, and employee engagement.
What You'll Do
As a Human Resources Coordinator, you'll play an important role in supporting employees throughout their employment journey.
Employee Lifecycle Support
• Process employee status changes, promotions, transfers, resignations, and terminations
• Prepare employee correspondence and separation documentation
• Monitor new hire onboarding and orientation completion
• Track employment milestones and support HR Business Partner initiatives
Employee Relations & Labor Support
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine HR questions
• Assist with employee communications and documentation
• Support labor relations processes and grievance administration
• Maintain HR resources and contact information
Compliance & Auditing
• Maintain employee personnel files and records
• Coordinate post-hire background checks, credentialing, and screenings
• Support compliance audits and accreditation reviews
• Assist with unemployment claim responses and reporting
Reporting & HR Operations
• Prepare HR reports and workforce metrics
• Track compliance deadlines and employee notifications
• Support employee recognition and engagement initiatives
• Assist with special projects and department initiatives
What We're Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology systems
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, or a related field
• 1-3 years of HR, administrative, customer service, or office support experience
• Experience working in a unionized or multi-site environment
• Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Dayforce
Human Resource New Graduates Encouraged to Apply!
If you've recently earned your HR degree and are looking for an opportunity to develop your HR career, we encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, initiative, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Internship, co-op, leadership, campus employment, and project experience are all relevant and welcomed.
Why Join Oak Hill?
• Hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Mission-driven culture
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employees and the individuals we serve
Join a team where your work supports those who support others.
Apply today and begin building a rewarding career in Human Resources.
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We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to total.rewards@oakhillct.org. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
