Department HR Coordinator

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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)