Human Resources Coordinator

Job Summary:

As a key partner to the Human Resources team, this role is responsible for coordinating engagement and onboarding activities. The HR Coordinator is instrumental in supporting our HR functions and ensuring a positive workplace culture that aligns with our mission of providing Fun & Games like no place else.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, and a positive, professional demeanor, at all times.
• Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, and provides suggestions for growth to management.
• Responsible for coordinating and executing onboarding activities for new hires and re-hires.
• Prepare and process all relevant employment paperwork to ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws including but not limited to verifying I-9 documentation.
• Assist in the planning and execution of team member engagement activities and team building events to include social and volunteer events.
• Collaborate with HR team and other leaders to develop and deploy internal communications and an engagement strategy that cultivates a positive, open, and innovative culture.
• Responsible for coordinating team member rewards and recognition programs to include Work Tango, Team Member of the Month, Leadership Award, Anniversary Awards, etc.
• Assist with coordinating the Volunteer Group Fundraising Program. Assist with maintaining all information on team member posting areas, and the team member communication portal.
• Assists in maintaining the proxy card system and provide team members the appropriate access on or before their first day.
• Maintain required documents and electronic records for team members.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of all Human Resources information, files, and records.
• Assist Talent Acquisition in recruiting, screening, scheduling and interviewing for all Canterbury Park positions.
• Work on special projects within the human resources department.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of HR or related experience OR any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been achieved.
• Requires excellent interpersonal skills to include written and verbal communication, and internal and external customer service skills.
• Requires strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Requires strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint).
• Ability to self-motivate/direct as well as motivate team to achieve department objectives.
• Canterbury Park conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check and verification of work history.
• Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification, Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field is desirable.
• Previous experience working in the hospitality/gaming industry a plus.
• Experience working in UKG and/or Ultimate Software HCM systems.
• Previous experience with event organization and scheduling.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and requires frequent wrist and hand use.
• Must be able to interact with management and co-workers in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Must be available to work occasional nights and weekends for various team member programs and/or events.

Canterbury Park is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer