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Newport Aquarium · 1 day ago

Newport Aquarium Human Resource Coordinator

Newport, KY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Newport Aquarium is seeking a Human Resource Coordinator to support their team and enhance their organizational culture. The role involves coordinating new hire orientation, overseeing training efforts, managing onboarding processes, and facilitating employee recognition programs.

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Responsibilities

Role model our culture with all stakeholders and have the highest standards for your team in demonstrating those same actions

Reflect the Newport Aquarium culture to guests, partners, direct reports, peers, and Property Support Center (PSC)

Develop, edit, coordinate and facilitate all aspects of new hire orientation

Coordinate and possibly facilitate other required training for hosts. Includes oversight of our Learning Management System as well as coordination of onboarding and ongoing training efforts

Oversee certain aspects of the onboarding process in Host Hub (onboarding technology)

Coordinate drug testing with newly hired hosts in safety critical positions

Own all aspects of the company issued uniforms. Inventorying, placing orders, issuing and receiving of uniform pieces

Responsible for annual training of employees on topics like Guest Services, Mission and Values, etc. Assist with annual safety training

Provides coverage and assistance for peak recruiting periods

Brainstorm, plan, schedule and execute organizational and departmental appreciation events (summer event, game night, pizza party, etc.)

Plan and facilitate major holiday meals for hosts. Specifically Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Main point person for all things breakroom

Oversee the company-wide 'Caught in the Act' peer to peer recognition program in the Awardco platform

Comply with safety and security directives, policies and procedures

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Training developmentRecruitingEmployee relationsMicrosoft OfficeEmployment lawsCustomer service skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Associates degree or certification in business/Human Resources or equivalent experience preferred

Some experience in training development and facilitation, recruiting, and employee relations and/or management

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the Internet required

Excellent administrative, organizational, and time-management skills, detail orientation. Ability to organize and coordinate projects through completion

Excellent customer service and telephone skills, mature and professional manner; ability to communicate with poise and tact with all levels of staff, clients, and vendors

Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of staff and to prioritize, coordinate and complete assignments and projects in an accurate and timely manner

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Must handle sensitive confidential material responsibly

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Strong interpersonal skills and ethics that generate and sustain a positive team atmosphere and professional environment

Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays. Ability to respond to emergencies when needed

Successful completion of pre-employment background check

Ability to remain on feet for long periods of time, climb stairs, bend and stoop

Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 20 pounds

Preferred

Knowledge of state and federal selection guidelines and employment laws preferred

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits plan

Profit Sharing and 401K with company match after the first 1,000 hours of service

Up to 100% paid tuition through GROW U

2 weeks’ vacation, 1 week personal time, 1 week sick time, 8 paid holidays; all based on a full calendar

Free admission & 26 General Admission tickets annually, to be used by family and friends

30% Discount at our Retail, Food and Photo

Free admission and discounts at other Herschend properties like Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, Harlem Globetrotters, Vancouver Aquarium and many more.