Department HR Coordinator

Catawba County -
Newton, NC

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Job Details

Full-time
$51,355.24 - $64,194.05 a year
11 hours ago

Benefits

Wellness program
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) 5% Match
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Gym membership
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Customer service
Clerical experience
Cross-functional collaboration

Full Job Description

New as of 01/01/2026:

Your well-being matters from the start — benefited new hires are eligible for up to 40 hours of advanced annual leave and 40 hours of advanced sick leave.

Position Description

Catawba County Emergency Services is seeking a Department HR Coordinator to serve as the personnel coordination point of contact for approximately 200 employees across six divisions within the department. This role bridges departmental leadership and County Human Resources, supporting the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through separation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented HR professional who thrives on multitasking, maintaining confidentiality, and building strong working relationships across a large, dynamic department.

Responsibilities

Coordinate recruitment activities for Emergency Services positions, including job announcements, interview scheduling, candidate screening, and pre-employment processes
Manage applicant tracking and hiring documentation in NEOGOV, and support new employee onboarding
Serve as the primary liaison between Emergency Services and County Human Resources
Advise division managers and department leadership on County HR procedures and processes
Maintain accurate position and staffing records, and process personnel actions in PeopleSoft
Support performance evaluation, payroll, and position description processes in coordination with department and County HR staff

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business or HR-related field and 1 year of directly related experience; OR
Associate's degree in Business or HR-related field and 3 years of office/clerical experience, including 2 years in human resources; OR
High school diploma or GED and 5 years of office/clerical experience, including 2 years in human resources

Additional Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High level of discretion and professionalism
Exceptional attention to detail
Strong ability to multitask and prioritize competing responsibilities
Adaptability in response to shifting or unexpected demands
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to work positively and collaboratively across a wide range of departmental employees and County Human Resources
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
This position is considered light work and may occasionally require lifting up to 25 pounds (e.g., transporting training materials or organizing files)

As of 7/1/2025:
You will find that Catawba County has one of the best benefits packages around. Our Human Resources staff are dedicated to keeping in touch with trends in benefits on both a local and national level, listening to employees' suggestions regarding benefits, and continually reviewing to ensure our benefits package is of good quality and meets the needs of both our employees and our organization.
Available benefits include:

Health Care

Health: For a small bi-weekly premium, employees may choose between a traditional (co-pay) health plan and a high deductible health plan coupled with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Coverage may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren), or family.
Dental Insurance: At no cost to full-time employees, the County covers preventive, routine, and non-routine care. Coverage for the same benefits may also be purchased for spouse, child(ren), and family. In addition, a $2,000 benefit toward orthodontia coverage is provided for children up to age 19.
Vision Care: Coverage is available, at group rates, for employee and dependents,with 2 plan options to choose from.
Supplemental critical care and accident insurance plans: These optional coverage plans are available at a nominal cost.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax accounts that can be used to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses.

Employee Wellness

Employee Health Clinic (EHC): An employee medical clinic, available to all County employees, which operates 40 hours a week. Services provided include acute care, first aid, evaluation and care for workers' compensation injuries, pre-employment screenings, health education, and behavioral health referrals. Services are offered both in person and through telehealth. Acute care is available to employee’s children ages 3-17, regardless of health insurance coverage, and for employee’s adult children (ages 18-26) or employee’s spouse if covered on the county’s health insurance.
Wellness: The County recognizes the importance of our health and well-being. We maintain a very proactive and effective Wellness Program, including reimbursement and discounts for gym membership, incentives for physical activity, on-site nutrition counseling, free exercise opportunities, wellness education, and more.
Employee Assistance Program: Counseling services are available to all County employees and immediate family members in the home. Services are provided in a private and confidential setting (in-person or virtually). The County provides coverage for the first six visits.

Work Life Balance

Annual Leave:Full-time employees earn from 10-24 days annually based on years of service. Service credit from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County.
- To help new employees settle in, up to 40 hours of annual leave is advanced upon hire, with first-year accruals adjusted to align with established annual limits.
Sick Leave:Full-time employees earn one day (8 hours) of sick leave per month. Sick leave from other NC and Local Governments in the retirement system may be transferred to the County.
- New hires are advanced up to 40 hours of sick leave, with first-year accruals adjusted to align with established annual limits.
Holiday Leave: Throughout the year, 11 days of paid leave are provided in recognition of holidays.
Flexible work schedules.
Time off for activities that support our local schools.
Continuing educational assistance.
Discount tickets to recreational venues.
Employee appreciation days/activities.
Tax-free flexible spending account to pay for dependent care.

Financial Security

Local Governmental Employees Retirement System: For employees assigned to work 20 hours per week or more in a benefitted position, participation in this program is automatic. Employees contribute 6% of their salary, which is tax-deferred. After (5) years of creditable service, you become fully vested in the retirement system. Employees may also take advantage of individual and group retirement counseling through the Human Resources department.
401K: The County provides a 2% contribution plus an additional 1% match (up to 3% total contribution by the County). Our sworn law enforcement officers receive a flat 5% contribution to their 401k.
Other Tax Deferred Programs: Other tax-sheltering programs are available through IRS Code 125 (Cafeteria Plan), and a 457 supplemental retirement plan (Deferred Compensation).
Longevity Pay: After 5 years of creditable service, employees receive an annual longevity payment that is paid every year thereafter. This lump sum payment rewards employees for their length of service to Catawba County. The amount is based on years of service.
Life Insurance: Death benefit equal to one times the employee’s annual salary, with a minimum coverage amount of $25,000. Optional supplemental life insurance coverage is also available for both employee and dependents through payroll deduction at group rates.
Short Term Disability: Available at no cost to employees, benefits are available after a 55-day waiting period.
Long Term Disability: Available through payroll deduction at group rates.
Eligibility for membership and financial services at State Employees Credit Union (SECU)/Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU).

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