At Make-A-Wish® America, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Nearly 40 years ago the inspiration for Make-A-Wish began with one little boy's wish to be a police officer. Today, together with our volunteers, donors, staff and supporters, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 500,000 life-changing wishes and transformed countless lives. 

THE TEAM   

Make-A-Wish America is the national headquarters for our organization, providing resources and support for our Chapters around the country. The People Team is comprised of innovative professionals who elevate our strategic talent programs for the national office, while extending resources and support to our chapters.  

THE ROLE   

the Senior Coordinator, People Team will be responsible for the review, development, implementation and maintenance of HR processes, and data. The incumbent will support and develop processes in People Centers of Excellence (COE) in Total Rewards, Learning and Development, HRBP, and Talent Acquisition as required.

This role will assume key responsibilities such as but not limited to: talent acquisition onboarding of candidates, administration of employee recognition, maintenance of employee records, and aspects of benefits administration.

The successful candidate will centralize and streamline HR administration across the HR function. They will have direct employee interfaces and support the delivery of HR services across the organization.

WHERE YOU COME IN  

As the Senior Coordinator, People Team you will:                                                             

• Support the full range of Human Resource functions, including systems analysis, development, maintenance, and administration on projects, and functional administrative support as defined above
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the human resources information system (HRIS) to ensure data integrity and integration with other systems.
• Create efficiencies across HR systems, platforms, and projects.
• Provide technical support on HRIS practices and innovations and ensures that all applications comply with legal requirements.
• Identify, analyze, and propose changes to current processes to improve operations of assigned People functions areas.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Participates as an active thought partner across HR functional responsibilities as defined above
• Performs other related job duties, as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED  

•  Associate Degree or technical school; or related experience. Bachelor degree preferred
• 1+ year of experience in a Human Resources or People Team environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applicaitons strongly preferred 
• Position may require travel to organizational conferences and events. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

BENEFITS 

• Comprehensive benefit package, effective day 1: Medical, Vision*, Dental*, Wellness
• Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential    
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options    
• Health Reimbursement Account fully funded by Make-A-Wish 
• Short Term Disability*, Long Term Disability* and Life Insurance 
• Additional Insurance Plans: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance through Figo 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 5% match after one year of service
• Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program    

TIME OFF 

• Up to 15 PTO days 
• 10 Sick Days 
• 11 Paid Holidays 
• 2 Volunteer Days after one year of service 
• 2 Personal Days accrued annually   
• Maternity Leave      

ALSO... 

• Employee Awards and Recognition Programs    
• Individual and Leadership Development     
• Discounts and special offers for theme parks, events, hotels, concerts, and movie tickets   

*Monthly premiums paid for the employee for vision, dental, and short/long term disability. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Vision 

Make-A-Wish is committed to championing diversity, equity and inclusion, fostering an organization that is accessible and welcoming. In turn, we are uniting communities to help make more wishes possible.

• Our mission is most effectively fulfilled through a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as core values and practice.
• It is only through our mosaic of different cultures, perspectives and experiences that we can grant life-changing wishes to every eligible child.
• As the world’s largest wish-granting organization we stand against racism and intolerance and are committed to representation and acceptance, creating a sense of belonging, and practicing fairness in creating opportunities for our wish families, volunteers and staff. 
• Diversity: Diversity at Make-A-Wish is about recognizing and valuing our differences as well as focusing on our shared meaning and humanity.​ Diversity is the collection of unique attributes both visible and invisible, traits, and characteristics that make up individuals. They include race, gender, abilities, values, beliefs, experiences, backgrounds, preferences, behaviors, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, age, sexual orientation/identity, and more.
• Equity: Equity at Make-A-Wish is ensuring all Wish Kids, families, and volunteers and our stakeholders, regardless of background, receive the resources and support to ensure highly impactful outcomes.
• Inclusion: Inclusion at Make-A-Wish is creating an environment where Make-A-Wish Kids and families, colleagues, volunteers, and stakeholders feel they are welcomed, respected, and valued, and those feelings are both real & perceived.
• Belonging: Belonging at Make-A-Wish describes the experience of being accepted, included, and respected by those around you.  You have a sense of community and connection with others and feel that your full potential is engaged in the Make-A-Wish mission.

We respect and ensure equal opportunity, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, perceived disability and other legally protected characteristics. Make-A-Wish America utilizes E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce.