Human Resources Coordinator

Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to highlighting climate solutions and uncovering environmental injustices. Since 1999, we have used the power of journalism to engage the public about the perils of the most existential threat we face. Now that three-quarters of Americans recognize that climate change is happening, we’ve shifted our focus to show that a just and sustainable future is within reach. 

Over the past four years, Grist has scaled from a Seattle based team of 20-25 to a nationally distributed organization of ~60 with a growing budget. Grist’s strategy centers on climate, justice, and solutions, and we implement our mission through two areas of work: Our award-winning Editorial Program and our work to transform talent and representation within environmental storytelling. 

Position Overview

We are seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join the Administration department. 

Under the supervision of the Senior Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Coordinator will provide exceptional customer service to our employees. This role will play an integral part in streamlining administrative personnel tasks, maintaining organized and compliant employee files, and participating in other duties within the employee life cycle. 

The right person for this job is a detail oriented self-starter who is looking to grow a career in the Human Resources field.

The annual base pay for this position is between $65,000 - $70,000 annually depending on experience. This is a hybrid position with a presence at our Seattle office expected twice a week. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll:

• Maintain and update personnel-related data
• Assist with preparation of semi-monthly payroll
• Submit 401k contributions

Recruitment:

• Post job advertisements online
• Schedule interviews with prospective candidates
• Support the hiring teams and candidates during the interview process by providing materials, answering questions, and ensuring the Applicant Tracking System is up to date

Employee Life cycle:

• Assist and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a positive transition to Grist
• Onboard new hires to various Grist systems
• Assist with offboarding, including exit interviews and COBRA administration
• Carry out general HR administrative responsibilities of varying complexity
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries related to basic policies and procedures, or reroute more complex issues as necessary

Administrative:

• Pickup and process mail on a weekly basis
• Process and distribute checks to relevant departments
• Monitor and respond to voicemail messages on the main office line
• Assist the Administration Department with other related duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to work confidentially 
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficient with Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, and other remote work tools
• Helpful, but not necessary: experience working in a unionized organization

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you’re interested in Grist and why you’re a great fit for this position. Applications without both a resume and cover letter will not be considered. Candidates who are asked to submit a writing test will be compensated. 

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision premiums paid 100% for Employee and 85% for Dependent premiums
• Employer-paid Basic Life, ADD, Travel Assistance, STD/LTD, EAPs
• Voluntary Insurance include Health, Dependent, and Transit FSA, Life/ADD, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401k with matching (vested immediately)
• New Employee Remote Office Set-up reimbursement
• Monthly WiFi Stipend
• Alternative Transportation Reimbursement
• Fifteen paid holidays per year (which includes office closure between Dec 25 and Jan 1) plus five floating holidays and 3 summer days
• Generous paid leave including medical and family leave, parental leave, abortion leave, sabbatical leave, and many other paid and unpaid leave programs
• Annual in-person all-staff retreat (subject to pandemic conditions)
• Flexible work options