The Personnel Coordinator at Breitenbush is a key position that manages all aspects of human resources for the cooperative. This a full time, year round position.

Summary of Major Responsibilities

• Oversee the Breitenbush Cooperative’s hiring processes including:
  • Recruitment
  • Job postings
  • Onboarding of new staff
• Oversee the Breitenbush Cooperative’s offboarding of departing staff
• Ensure that personnel practices align with our Handbook of Agreements (HOA) and applicable State and Federal regulations
• Keep abreast of labor law and labor law changes
  • Consult with resources (legal, SHRM, external, etc.) for HR issues for which you are uncertain of implications
  • Self-schedule and attend ongoing training opportunities for HR (BOLI, EEOC, SHRM, etc.)
• Work with the Business Director (BD) to support teams in following legal practices for:
  • Hiring
  • Evaluations
  • Job performance issues
  • Leaves
  • Accidents
  • Benefits
  • Conflict resolution
  • Terminations
  • Other employment activities
• Oversee the administration of Breitenbush benefits, unemployment and workers compensation programs
• Oversee FMLA, OFLA, and Paid Leave Oregon programs
• Organize annual Open Enrollment in April along with the administration of Breitenbush medical, dental, and life insurance benefits
• Work with the BD to respond to complaints and grievances; follow up with investigations and documentation as needed
• Coordinate housing for staff, working with the Community Council, and following Breitenbush policies
• Maintain comprehensive and detailed records of employment for all employees
• Participate in the Incident Management Team, as needed
• Attend:
  • Admin Team Meetings
  • Safety Committee Team Meetings
  • Team Coordinator Meetings
• Oversee the Employee Evaluation process:
  • Distribute evaluation forms
  • Follow through to ensure employee feedback is given
  • Help to craft Performance Improvement Plans, if/as needed

Required Qualifications

• Prior management, business administration, or similar experience
• Ability to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time working on a computer
• Willingness to work onsite and be available by phone and radio 40 hours/week and for occasional off-hours emergencies

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• 2+ years experience in the field of human resources and/or a Bachelor’s degree in HR
• Ability to gain a mastery level understanding of the Breitenbush Handbook of Agreements (HOA) and operating rules of the co-op
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people and temperaments
• Excellent communication skills; friendly, patient and accessible to answer requests and questions, while also diplomatically holding boundaries set by Breitenbush policies and legal standards
• Strong computer skills, ideally with experience using the following platforms:
  • Google Suite
  • Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
• Organizational agility and accuracy with details
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently
• Self-motivated, able to work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and the highest level of ethical behavior in the midst of a community living setting where you know and interact with employees professionally as well as socially
• Proficient regarding relevant state and federal laws and their governing jurisdictions, including but not limited to:
  • Oregon state employment laws:  Bureau of Labor & Industries (BOLI)
  • Federal employment laws:  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
  • National Labor Relations Act:  National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

Compensation and Benefits:

• $18.38 per hour … AND …
• Health insurance (100% premium covered by employer)
• Dental Care (100% premium covered by employer)
• Organic, vegetarian meals are provided during your working shift
• Generous paid time off and wellness leave accruals
• Employer-provided housing at hot springs retreat (potential for space for your RV/Tiny home)
• Utilities (including internet)
• Participate in and build community in the Cascade Mountains
• Use of hot springs, sauna
• Discounted massages
• Access to Daily Well Being programs like Yoga, Meditation, Dance, etc…
• Co-op membership opportunity
• Walk to work across a footbridge that spans the Breitenbush River

Breitenbush Hot Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Breitenbush does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or association with a protected class.