H R Coordinator

Primary function: To perform and coordinate a wide variety of complex administrative tasks in support of a line human resources office under general supervision. Works independently in handling confidential and highly proprietary information requiring an in-depth knowledge of the administrative functions of a human resources department. Machines & equipment used: computer terminal, photocopier, personal computer. Duties: 1. Responds to routine employee questions regarding benefits such as medical, dental, retirement, stock purchase, disability, credit union, and workers compensation; seeks advice and interpretations from human resources managers, representative or corporate human resources staff, and takes appropriate action as required. 2. Develops, audits and coordinates administrative systems. 3. Processes change of status forms, verifying adherence to guidelines, completeness, and resolving discrepancies as required. Forwards for final signature and distributes completed document to cognizant parties. 4. Coordinates the employment of contract employees after approvals as required. 5. Participates in the orientation of new employees as required. 6. Maintains assigned bulletin boards including job posting as required. 7. Performs as custodian of employee personnel files. Ensures security and confidentiality of records, maintenance and currency of all records. 8. Screens employee questions, visitors, phone calls; schedules appointments; types, maintains confidential information and files, and processes mail as required. 9. Assists in the coordination of approved employee social functions including service anniversary dinners and employee parties as required. 10. Provides support to human resources representatives in staffing, salary administration or employee relations as assigned. 11. Assists in employment activities, applications to aap guidelines; maintains activity reports; assists in reference checks as required. 12. Performs clerical functions as required. 13. Performs other related duties as assigned. Note: The duties listed above reflect general responsibilities necessary for the performance of the job and may not include all of the specific job activities. Position requirements: Specific training, skills and experience needed to perform the job typically requires five to seven (5-7) years clerical/administrative experience, including a minimum of three to five (3-5) years directly related experience in an human resource capacity.QualificationsAssociates degree in business management or related field and/or equivalent work experience. Minimum of three to five years managing a full array of benefit programs including Medical, Dental, 401(k), disability, etc. Knowledge of payroll systems, processes and basic employment law. Experience with BrassRing preferred. Excellent customer service, computer and organizational skills a must.BenefitsFull benefit package.VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS is firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will administer its Human Resources policies and conduct its employment practices in a manner that treats each employee and applicant for employment on the basis of merit, experience, and other work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical, disability (mental or physical), veteran status, or any other protected class under relevant state and federal laws. For this position reply to: Varian Medical Systems