What are the responsibilities and job description for the People Operations Coordinator position at Kenect?
About Us
Kenect is based in the “Silicon Slopes” of Utah. Our goal is to Kenect businesses with consumers through our state-of-the-art business texting platform.
About the Role
We are looking for an efficient Human Resources (HR) & Benefit Coordinator to undertake a variety of HR tasks as well as administrative duties. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of Human Resources as well as general administrative responsibilities. You will be able to work autonomously and efficiently to ensure the end-to-end running of HR projects and operations. This position is a full time, hybrid role out of Pleasant Grove, Utah.
What You Will Be Doing
HR Documentation and Compliance:
- Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
- Assist in ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws and company policies
Benefits Administration:
- Assist in managing employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks
- Track leave of absence requests
- Help employees with benefit-related inquiries
Employee Engagement:
- Organize and participate in employee engagement activities, such as team-building events, recognition programs, and surveys
- Organize and deliver employee birthday, anniversary gift giving
- Manage employee swag and gifting
- Assist in addressing employee concerns and grievances
Payroll Support:
- Collaborate with the payroll department to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll
- Address payroll-related inquiries from employees
General Administrative Tasks:
- Provide general administrative support to the HR team, such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and ordering office snacks and supplies
- Other duties as assigned
Skills & Qualifications
- 2 years of experience in an HR coordination or administration role
- Basic benefits knowledge
- Knowledge of HR policies and procedures
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Our Company Values We Hope You Showcase
- Get Things Done
- Learn Fast, Go Fast
- Above and Beyond
- Be Optimistic
- Team is Family
- Be Direct
What Kenect Offers!
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
- Your birthday is a paid day off
- Onsite gym
- Breakroom full of snacks and drinks
- Convenient location next to freeway entrance/exit
We believe in hiring self-motivated team members who can run alongside us without needing to be “managed” along the way. Yes, we have managers and 1:1s. Yes, we believe in giving open two-way feedback. We also believe in having team members that can run without the daily guidance that some companies prefer.
Legal Disclaimer
Kenect is an equal opportunity employer. We are an organization comprised of people of all kinds of backgrounds, and believe this mix is precisely what makes us strong. All employment decisions at Kenect are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $44,900 - $56,900