HR Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

About APMG

American Public Media Group (APMG) is the largest station-based public radio and media organization in the United States. Our mission is to create the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire. APMG is the recipient of multiple awards including the Peabody, Edward R. Murrow regional and national awards, a Gracie and duPont Silver Baton.

APMG is the parent organization for American Public Media®, Minnesota Public Radio®, and Southern California Public Radio, and offers diverse public services, including news, classical, new music, and investigative journalism. APMG operates 53 public radio stations and 44 translators across eight states and have state-of-the-art facilities in 10 cities worldwide reaching over 16 million listeners.

Our Mission:

Creating the future of public media by amplifying voices to inform, include, and inspire.

Our Core Values:
• We exist to serve the public
• We lead with respect and inclusion
• We built trust
• We are creative and bold
• We succeed together through collaboration and personal accountability

Location: Hybrid, St. Paul, MN.

Expected Compensation Range: $24.32/hour - $29.23/0 / hourly. The exact rate is determined by experience and education related to the role, organizational compensation structure, and internal equity.

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (Noon PDT)

Your Role:

The People and Culture Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the management and administration of employee benefits programs, supporting payroll processing, providing compensation analysis, and maintaining employee records. This role also offers general HR support, ensuring compliance with company policies, federal and state regulations, and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). Additionally, the position supports recruitment and onboarding processes, as well as employee offboarding. This role supports operations across multiple states, including Minnesota and California.

Your Responsibilities

Benefits Administration Support:
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits eligibility, enrollment, and claims.
• Track benefits billing and ensure accurate processing and timely payments.
• Assist in managing employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Compensation Analysis:
• Participate in salary surveys and compensation benchmarking to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Assist in the analysis of compensation data, recommending adjustments as needed to align with market trends.

Payroll Processing Support:
• Support payroll processing bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payment for employees.
• Review timekeeping data and assist with resolving discrepancies.
• Ensure proper tax withholding, benefits deductions, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

HRIS Support:
• Maintain and update employee records in the Human Resource Information System (HRIS).
• Assist with system upgrades and process improvements to streamline HR processes.

Invoicing & Billing:
• Review and process department invoices for accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure correct billing.

General Human Resource Support:
• Assist with general HR tasks, including preparing reports, maintaining records, and conducting audits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to payroll, benefits, and compensation.
• Ensure compliance with CBA requirements, including union notices
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
• Assists with onboarding and offboarding including, completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.
• Maintain employment files to include both paper (personnel, benefits and terminations) and electronic. Ensure that employee files are organized and in compliance with federal and state laws. As requested assist in HR audit related to employee files.
• Process termination paperwork ensuring that departing employees are paid in a timely fashion and that employees are eliminated from all appropriate systems

Qualifications:
• Associates degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of experience in HR, benefits, compensation, payroll, or related functions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze data and create reports.
• Experience with HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, UKG, Success Factors)
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and compensation practices.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality, a professional attitude and demeanor, and the ability to exercise sound judgment with a high degree of sensitivity.

Preferred Skills
• Experience with payroll processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of compensation salary surveys and benchmarking tools.
• Completed or pursuing certification in compensation or payroll (e.g., CCP, CPP)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Reporting to This Position:

None.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods
• Required to move about in the community
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions

APMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave and Paid Caregiver Leave after 1 year, Vacation (3 wks./per year, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Sick time (12 days, pro-rated, based on hours worked), Holiday Pay (10 holidays 2 floating holidays each year), Volunteer Time (8 hours per year), Long-Term Care and Critical Illness insurance options, Employee Assistance Program, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to hiring a breadth of diverse professionals and encourage members of diverse groups to apply.