Human Resources Coordinator

Why Southern Land?
We offer a distinctive experience for emerging design professionals, including more influence over the design process from initial concept to final execution and the ability to work directly with clients.
Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, and resident experience professionals—all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.
Position Summary
The Human Resources Coordinator will support and administer HR programs such as onboarding, HRIS administration, office management support, department initiatives and special projects.
Essential Functions

• HRIS

• Process employee lifecycle changes – new hires, terminations, promotions and organizational adjustments.
• Maintain system access and serve as primary point of contact for system-related technical issues, create support cases and follow through to timely resolution.
• Generate reports and support routine audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance. Utilize reporting to update monthly P&C Dashboard.
• Maintain UKG training materials on company intranet.

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Conduct pre-employment assessments, verify candidate employment references and initiate background checks.
• Manage onboarding process and orientation for newly offered candidates to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience for new hires.
• Manage timely I-9 and E-Verify compliance, ensuring all documentation is filed correctly.
• Thorough knowledge of pay practices, pay levels and job groups, ensuring employees are coded accurately by job classification and department assignment.
• Create IT support tickets to include desk set-up, equipment, phone, and other onboarding needs.
• Coordinate with payroll team to manage the accurate flow of information.

• Human Resources

• Contribute to P&C projects and continuous improvement initiatives, including process documentation and organization of departmental resources.
• Maintain the accuracy and security of P&C-related shared files and databases.
• Respond to labor and workforce development notices such as wage verification and unemployment.
• Assist with the coordination of quarterly company-wide town hall meetings.
• Assist P&C Manager with open enrollment meetings, communication blasts and informational postings.
• Provide back-up support to corporate receptionist and office manager when needed (reception coverage, ordering and stocking supplies, etc.).
• Support planning for P&C-related events.

• Perform additional administrative and operational duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic knowledge of HR practices, policies and employment laws.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS or payroll systems. Experience with UKG preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a people-first approach.
• Collaborative team player with proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry multiple projects through to completion.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of HR related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred

Company Overview
Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.
We Have…

• A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
• Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
• An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
• A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!

Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive work place that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off. Southern Land Company is a Drug Free Workplace. For more information, please visit our website at www.southernland.com.
The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
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