Human Resources Coordinator

Title:

Human Resources Coordinator

Reports To:

Senior Human Resources Manager

Department:
Human Resources

Location:

Oakland, CA - Onsite

Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Travel:
Local travel may be

Salary: $31.25-$36.06 DOE ($65,000-$75,000)

Employee Status:
Temporary, Full-time, Non-Exempt

Union: N/A

Supervises: N/A

The Unity Council is a non-profit Social Equity Development Corporation with a 60-year history in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland. Our mission is to promote social equity and improve quality of life by building vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn, and thrive.

Our programs aim to provide the community with the tools, knowledge, and resources to transform their lives and ultimately achieve their long‑term educational, career, and financial goals. These holistic programs and services reach more than 8,000 individuals and families annually in five languages. Programs include early childhood education, youth mentorship and leadership development, employment services, career readiness training, housing and financial stability, senior citizen services, affordable housing and neighborhood development, and arts and cultural events.

Our work expands beyond the Fruitvale district and now reaches across Oakland and into Contra Costa County. The Unity Council employs a diverse workforce of more than 350 people who reflect the linguistic, cultural, and ethnic identity of the communities we serve.

The Human Resources Coordinator supports the HR department by handling various administrative and operational tasks. This role focuses on administrative support, leave management, workers' compensation, and ensuring compliance with labor regulations.

• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including filing, scheduling, document preparation, and maintaining confidential records.
• Manage HR systems (ADP, LMS, etc.) with accuracy and data integrity.
• Respond to employment verifications, unemployment claims, and other HR-related inquiries.
• Assist with HR events, training sessions, and employee engagement activities.
• Prepare reports and presentations; support additional administrative projects as needed.

• Support full-cycle recruitment, including posting jobs, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Assist hiring managers with job descriptions and candidate selection.
• Conduct reference checks, prepare offer letters, and coordinate background screenings.
• Oversee onboarding logistics, prepare orientation materials, and follow up to ensure smooth new hire integration.

• Administer employee leaves (FMLA, ADA, personal) in compliance with federal, state, and company policies.
• Serve as the primary contact for employees and managers regarding leave and workers’ compensation procedures.
• Draft correspondence, track leave status, and ensure timely return-to-work processes.
• Coordinate with medical providers, insurance carriers, and employees to facilitate claims and resolutions.

• Respond to employee benefit inquiries and provide clear, accurate guidance.
• Assist with annual Open Enrollment and other benefit changes, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Maintain up-to-date benefit records and resolve enrollment or coverage issues.

• Coordinate employee training programs and workshops in collaboration with managers and external vendors.
• Track participation, monitor completion, and maintain accurate training records.

• Prepare and organize performance review materials.
• Coordinate evaluation schedules, follow-up activities and maintain performance documentation.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2–3 years HR or administrative support experience; experience with HRIS (e.g., ADP, LMS), recruitment, and labor laws preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws, benefits administration and leave management.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records and handle confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HR systems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and supporting multiple HR functions.

• Full-time, office-based role with occasional remote support or travel for recruitment events.
• Regularly sits, stands and walks; uses hands to operate office equipment.
• Supports a variety of HR functions efficiently and accurately.

• Background/fingerprints
• Reference Checks
• Cover letter and resume required.

The Unity Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.