Human Resources Coordinator - Grand Rapids MI

• Manage the HR inbox and serve as the first point of contact for employee questions related to policies, benefits, hiring processes, retirement, and general HR matters.
• Assist with weekly payroll processing, including expense reimbursement, mileage reimbursement, paid time off and reviewing hourly employee timecards.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR files, records, and documentation, ensuring compliance with retention requirements.
• Manage FMLA and non-FMLA Leave of Absences and Worker’s Compensation administration, including eligibility verification, documentation tracking, approvals/denials, injury reporting and coordinating accommodations per Applied Resources Manager guidance.
• Track performance review completion and support managers with follow-up.
• Onboard new employees, review benefits and policies and coordinate orientations on a regular cadence.
• Assist with administering benefits, including Open Enrollment prep, monthly invoices, and employee inquiries.
• Team with the safety committee to ensure compliance with OSHA standards related to Applied Innovation.
• Coordinate company communications related to employee life events such as births, bereavements, and other announcements.
• Manage employee anniversary plaques, use of Company properties for years of service recognition, and internal recognition platforms.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and assist with planning employee events.
• Complete verification of employment requests accurately and timely.
• Assist IT with employee completion and compliance on required training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Possess demonstrated understanding of Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Possess working human resources knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, procedures, and regulations.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Must be dependable, professional, organized, detailed-oriented and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability and comfort communicating processes and procedures to Applied Innovation employees one on one and in a group setting.
• Ability to quickly learn, understand, and manage new systems related to human resources.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an employee-first mindset.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• High degree of flexibility and problem solving.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Management, or equivalent work experience.
• One or more years of previous Human Resources experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record (no DUI’s in the past 5 years).

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