Human Resources Operations Coordinator- Remote

Human Resources Operations Coordinator- Remote

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The HR Operations Coordinator will be a vital member of our dynamic and well-respected firm, playing a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of our HR initiatives to team members across North America. With the recent implementation of our HRIS system, the role has evolved to focus on maintaining data integrity, driving process improvements, and managing key processes related to the team member life cycle and payroll changes. Collaborating closely with local HR partners for support and execution, the HR Coordinator will contribute to the ongoing success of our HR function.

General Duties:

• Collaborate with distributed, cross-functional teams to scope and drive project outcomes, fostering a highly collaborative approach.
• Take a lead role in the implementation of the firmwide HR platform (Elevate), focusing on ensuring data integrity, optimizing workflows, and documenting knowledge.
• Serve as a project manager for HR initiatives, including stakeholder management, time and data management, ROI analysis, and executive-level communications.
• Partner with the HR Leadership Team to integrate new entities and align their HR offerings with existing processes.
• Supports various HR disciplines with programmatic solutions within and accompanying the HR information system.
• Assist with auditing plan rates, team member documentation, post-enrollment accuracy, and firmwide communications during the annual open enrollment process.
• Contribute to the successful implementation of the annual performance management cycle, including preparations for annual increases and incentive pay.
• Act as a subject matter expert on HR analytics, providing support as needed and responding to ad hoc requests for HR data.

Skills:

• Thrive in a position that allows you to impact multiple stages of the HR lifecycle while collaborating closely with various stakeholders.
• Possess an ownership mindset and demonstrate precise problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Display high energy, empathy, and a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortably navigate ambiguity and balance day-to-day responsibilities with future-oriented initiatives.
• Exhibit self-directed project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and complete work independently while knowing when to seek assistance.
• Possess exceptional Excel skills and the ability to prepare reports and communications suitable for an executive audience.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an HR Specialist, Generalist, or a similar role
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Advanced Excel skills a must
• Excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Collaborative interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with virtual teams
• Ability to manage change within a virtual environment
• Superior verbal and written communication

Location: Remote- United States

Travel: 10%

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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Experience

Preferred

• 3 year(s): A minimum of 3 years’ experience as an HR Specialist, Generalist, or a similar role

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• Senior Professional in HR

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)