Coordinator, Human Resources (Remote or Hybrid) - Council of State Governments

Who we are:

The Council of State Governments Justice Center works across the country to develop research-driven strategies to increase public safety and strengthen communities. To further this mission, we work with partners inside and outside of government to reduce crime and incarceration among youth and adults in contact with the justice system. We bring people from diverse systems and perspectives together to improve policy and practice. And we transform data and research findings into meaningful insights for decision-makers.

We're focused on three strategic goals:

• Break the cycle of incarceration.
• Advance health, opportunity, and equity.
• Use data to improve safety and justice.

When you join the CSG Justice Center, you join an organization that is uniquely positioned to cultivate innovation and drive data-driven reform nationally. We have approximately 170 employees based in more than 30 states who have decades of experience working in and with criminal, juvenile, and Tribal justice agencies. We have provided housing, mental health, and addiction services; served as educators and in workforce development agencies; and supported victims and survivors of crime. We have served governors, state legislators, and members of Congress on both sides of the political spectrum. What binds us together is a shared commitment to our mission; to one another; to a common set of values; and to the national, bipartisan advisory board that guides our work.

Learn more about careers at the CSG Justice Center.

How you'll fit in:

The Human Resources Coordinator is integral to the Human Resources team, ensuring seamless operations across critical functions. This position will provide essential administrative support across various HR domains, including HR systems management, staff training, recruitment, and meticulous employee record-keeping. Reporting directly to the Director of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, this role requires an agile touch-balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining impeccable organization and attention to detail.

What you'll do:

Specific responsibilities of the human resources coordinator include the following:

• Learn and leverage company policies and practices.
• Become a well-versed user of human resources information and applicant tracking systems.
• Assist with onboarding and off-boarding processes and complete employee action workflows, regular and ad hoc reporting, audits, and other data validation or reporting exercises.
• Notify the appropriate departments of employee hires and separations.
• Assist with responding to questions about payroll, benefits, time and attendance, hiring processes, and company policies, with the support of HR staff and the Director of HR & Talent Acquisition.
• Assist with talent acquisition functions including interview scheduling, resume review, and candidate screening.
• Provide broad support to the team, including scheduling meetings and coordinating logistics, maintaining shared drives, keeping organization charts current, and other special projects.
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion regarding business matters, data, and documents.

What you'll bring:

• Ability to interact effectively with diverse people in different contexts and foster equity and inclusion through self-awareness, cultural sensitivity, and valuing others
• Dedication to public service with an unfailing commitment to act with civility, be nonpartisan in performing CSG Justice Center duties, and be a responsible steward of member and donor funds
• At least 2 years of relevant experience providing HR administrative support or equivalent educational experience
• Expertise with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience navigating Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Experience with project management, scheduling, or other organizational software a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to communicate with colleagues at all levels
• Customer-service orientation ability to answer employee questions quickly and accurately
• Extreme flexibility, organizational skills, and ability to easily shift priorities
• Excellent follow-through, time management, and attention to detail
• Experience with mid-sized workplaces (100-500 employees) as well as nonprofit or other social impact organizations preferred
• The highest degree of trustworthiness, reliability, integrity, confidentiality, diplomacy, and tact
• Reliable and secure internet/data connection and flexibility for using a personal device for internet connectivity during business travel. A cost offset is provided by CSG.

How you apply:

If you're interested in helping us drive change across the country, you should upload the following elements with your application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. At least three professional references

We will consider all paid and unpaid experience relative to this position, including internships, fellowships, and volunteer activities.

CSG believes that pay equity and pay transparency advance workplace fairness. Compensation will be equitable and based on experience and geography. The salary range for this position is $57,500-$78,000 per year. Salary ranges are subject to change based on work location and market conditions. Salary ranges are subject to change based on work location and market conditions.

Our organization offers flexibility in work arrangements, allowing for remote work or a hybrid model. Candidates residing in the NYC metropolitan area will be considered for hybrid model employment.

To learn more about careers at the CSG Justice Center, and about our comprehensive benefit offerings, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, PSLF eligibility and more, please visit our website here.

We welcome and value diversity in our staff, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, educational attainment, disability, protected veteran status, and personal experience with the criminal justice system.

CSG is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. CSG participates in E-Verify.