WECU is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join our team located in Bellingham, WA. The Human Resources Coordinator supports WECU’s people and culture objectives with a focus on the full recruitment lifecycle. The role provides exceptional operational and administrative support for Human Resources with a focus on candidate and employee experience. Partners closely with HRBPs, hiring managers, and leaders to ensure efficient hiring processes, organized, timely, and aligned with business needs. The position will have recuring administrative assignments and established tasks to support the work of the full Human Resources team.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support the full recruitment lifecycle. Partner with stakeholders for timely and effective talent acquisition.

• Coordinate onboarding of new employees to include preparing first day materials, document collection, and data input.

• Update employees’ records in HRIS and payroll systems quickly and accurately. Complete related forms and processes, including Jira tickets and intranet forms.

• Process workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance claims. Complete all filings and requests for information to reduce unnecessary expense and claims experience.

• Handle department recordkeeping, including department network directory and employee digital and physical records.

• Provide support for regular payroll processing and benefit inquiries as directed.

• Responsible for the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) individual and institution registration and renewal for WECU.

• Partner in HR projects and activities by providing exceptional operational and administrative support.

• Assist with other department projects and activities such as employment verifications, job fairs, surveys, staff recognition programs, annual United Way campaign, wellness programs, etc.

• As directed, authors department content for intranet. Serves as a back-up for intranet support and approval.

• Performs other duties as assigned and may also assist others to complete tasks and work assignments.

• Follows WECU’s policies and all applicable laws and regulations.

• Performs other duties as assigned and may also assist others to complete tasks and work assignments.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• 1-3 years of direct human resource-related experience preferred

• A passion for serving others, with exceptional service skills required

• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate complex and sensitive matters with care and adjusted appropriately for the intended audience

• Utmost discretion in handling confidential information.

• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel. Proficient with spreadsheet formulas and tools of moderate complexity.

• Basic design experience using Canva or similar applications.

• Ability to organize projects, prioritize workflow, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

NOTE: Job descriptions are not intended and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is from $25.20 to $35.58 per hour.

WECU provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes robust medical, dental, and vision benefits with low employee premiums, 401(k) retirement plan with an 8% annual contribution from WECU, bonus plan, two or more weeks of vacation, up to 11 paid holidays, paid life and disability insurance, annual wellness benefit, loan discounts, professional development, and much more.

About WECU:

WECU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative where members are encouraged to save and borrow responsibly at fair and competitive rates. Headquartered in Bellingham, WA, WECU has over 160,000 members and over $3.0 billion dollars in assets.

It is WECU's mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members. We strive to treat both members and staff with honesty and integrity and to be a socially responsible part of our community. WECU also endeavors to be an employer of choice.

WECU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications and seek to have the best qualified person in every job. WECU policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic characteristics or information, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

WECU participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all new hires.