HR Coordinator

An HR Coordinator role in Woodinville, WA is available at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). This role supports a broad range of HR operations and employee services, acting as a primary point of contact for HR inquiries while coordinating employee lifecycle activities, maintaining HR data integrity, supporting benefits and compliance programs, and contributing to process improvements that enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest, and among the largest premium wine companies in the U.S, with roots dating back to 1933. Throughout our 90+ year history, what has remained constant is our unwavering commitment to quality, service to our customers, and connection with our community. We are proud that our award-winning wines farmed in Washington are an expression of all the best things about the Pacific Northwest - the spirit of people, the abundance of the land, and the excellence-driven culture. Our distinctive portfolio of wines, including Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Intrinsic, Liquid Light, Northstar, and Spring Valley Vineyard, are enjoyed across the U.S. and distributed in over 100 countries.

HR Coordinator job responsibilities include:
• Serve as the main point of contact for employee questions and requests on HR related matters through the HR Shared Services email inbox
• Review and track employment transactions in HR systems, including new hire processing, job changes, and terminations
• Facilitate various employee lifecycle processes including New Hire Orientations and Exit Surveys
• Provide support for workers’ compensation and unemployment programs, including claim coordination and documentation management
• Support talent acquisition activities, including posting positions, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, preparing offer documentation, and facilitating pre-employment processes
• Track and/or audit multiple processes to ensure compliance, such as I-9 documents, bonus programs, and invoice payments
• Assist with benefits administration, including answering employee questions, partnering with benefit vendors, and maintaining benefits systems.
• Proactively seek process improvement opportunities to enhance service and efficiency for the HR team
• Create templates and job aids to streamline HR processes
• Facilitate and assist with human resources processes including record-keeping, file maintenance, HRIS entry, report generation, and data analysis
• Assist with various administrative tasks such as processing mail, filing, internal communications, and event scheduling.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and assignments at management discretion

Position Requirements:
• Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years previous HR experience required, preferably in a corporate environment
• HRIS system experience required; UKG preferred
• Knowledge of human resources concepts, systems, policies, and practices required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong Excel skills preferred
• Strongly preferred: Bilingual in English/ Spanish, to include comprehension, reading, and writing in both languages
• Ability to provide excellent customer support to our employees and clients with a focus on effective resolution of inquiries and issues
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Must be a self-starter, work independently and possess the ability to tackle new tasks with little direction
• Strong interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity and responsive to changing priorities
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality

Your Compensation:
$23.50 to $30.54/hour based upon relevant experience.
At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate’s prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.

Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:

Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription - eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Employee Wine Discounts

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.