At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.
SUMMARY: The Senior Human Resources Coordinator plays a key role in supporting HR operations, employee relations, leave administration, compliance, reporting, and employee support across the organization. This position serves as a trusted resource for employees and managers while partnering with HR leadership to deliver efficient, compliant, and employee-focused HR services. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to expand their expertise in employee relations, leave administration, compliance, and strategic HR operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate leave of absence administration, including tracking documentation, deadlines, return-to-work requirements, and employee communications.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave, disability, and accommodation-related processes.
- Coordinate with managers, Payroll, Benefits, and third-party administrators regarding leave and disability claims.
- Support employee relations case management, documentation, investigations, and reporting.
- Prepare case summaries, reports, metrics, and workforce analytics to support HR decision-making.
- Administer employment verifications, wage garnishments, child support orders, levies, and related HR processes.
- Assist with unemployment claims, regulatory inquiries, audits, and compliance-related activities.
- Maintain employee personnel files, HR records, and document retention practices in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Support compliance tracking for employee certifications, licenses, training, and other workforce requirements.
- Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
- Provide backup support for benefits administration, deduction setup, and open enrollment activities.
- Participate in HR process improvements, special projects, and initiatives that enhance employee experience and operational effectiveness.
- Other duties and responsibilities as needed.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred.
- 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
- Experience administering leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, SDI, and PFL.
- Experience supporting employee relations processes, investigations, and case administration.
- Experience with HR compliance, employment verifications, unemployment claims, and wage garnishments.
- Experience preparing HR reports, metrics, and workforce analytics.
- Dayforce HRIS experience preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including reporting, pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.
- Strong understanding of California employment laws, leave administration, and HR best practices.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:
Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.
