Jobs · OTHR · Minnesota

Coordinator, People and Culture

Watkins Wellness · Cokato, MN · 1 mo ago
OTHR$20.7–$32.45/hrFull-time

About the role

We're looking for a People & Culture Coordinator who is passionate about helping others, providing exceptional service, and creating positive employee experiences every day. This role supports a wide range of People & Culture activities, from onboarding and recruiting coordination to payroll support, compliance administration, and employee services. As one of the first points of contact for staff members and candidates, you'll help build a welcoming and professional experience throughout the employee lifecycle. You'll partner closely with employees, managers, and the People & Culture team to keep processes running smoothly while supporting a positive workplace culture.

This is a superb opportunity for someone early in their HR career who wants broad exposure across recruiting coordination, onboarding, payroll administration, HR operations, compliance, employee engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role offers visibility, variety, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

Your ripple effects

  • Create outstanding first impressions: Coordinate onboarding activities and help deliver a seamless, organized, and welcoming experience for new hires from day one.
  • Help people navigate questions and challenges: Serve as a responsive resource for employees and managers, providing superb customer service and day-to-day People & Culture support.
  • Build culture and employee engagement: Support employee communications, recognition programs, engagement activities, and cultural events that strengthen connection across the organization.
  • Ensure accuracy and confidentiality: Maintain employee records, personnel files, and HR system data while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance.
  • Support payroll and benefits administration: Assist with benefits administration, payroll audits, employee data changes, attendance tracking, and payroll-related activities that support timely biweekly payroll processing.
  • Balance people, processes, and compliance: Process I-9 documentation, coordinate background checks and employment verification activities, and support HR audits and policy administration.
  • Improve processes and efficiency: Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and contribute to broader People & Culture initiatives that support business growth and employee success.

What you bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Human Resources experience, HR internship experience, office management experience, or relevant coursework that provides a foundation in HR practices.
  • Understanding of HR fundamentals and interest in building a career in Human Resources.
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Service-oriented mindset with a genuine desire to help employees and candidates succeed.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, calendaring, Word, PowerPoint, and basic Excel skills.
  • Excellent communication, professionalism, and business etiquette.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
  • Compliance-focused mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.
  • Self-awareness and good judgment regarding when to seek assistance or guidance.

Benefits

  • Exceptional health and wellness benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Company bonus and profit sharing
  • 401k match
  • Education assistance

Pay

Hiring range: $20.70 – $32.45 per hour (many factors affect actual compensation including experience, education, skills, and geographic location).

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