Culture and People Coordinator

Digital Control Incorporated (DCI) is the world’s leading supplier of underground locating and steering products for the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry. Since the introduction of this revolutionary technology 30 years ago, Digital Control has been at the forefront of trenchless technologies that enable the efficient installation of underground utilities such as fiber optic, telecom, gas, and water lines world-wide. DCI’s products are valued for their durable design, ease of use and uncompromising commitment to customer service.

DCI is seeking a Culture and People Coordinator in Kent, WA to join our small and dynamic team! In this role, you will provide support for Culture & People operations including assisting with the coordination of pre-hire and onboarding activities including front line employee support for CP Operations functions (including Benefits, HR Systems and Employee Experience). You will serve as the gatekeeper for the HRIS system and will be a pivotal point of contact for employee requests and questions. . If you are passionate about gaining broad HR experience and have a desire to continue developing your HR leadership capabilities, then DCI could be a perfect fit for you!

What you'll do

General:

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the CPT functions and duties.
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions related to various CP policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Maintain employee personnel ensure all required materials are in legal compliance. Perform file audits, as needed.
• Perform data entry and update data in the HRIS (ADP) upon request
• Maintain People and Culture project dashboard and data
• Generate reports and perform data analysis when required.
• Partner with the Culture and People Manager with various Global projects and administration areas.
• Maintain department SharePoint site.
• Assist with recruiting when needed
• Main back up for the Office/facilities manager with various facilities and office tasks
• Partner with the Culture and People Manager on Benefits, Wellness, and Compliance projects
• Support compensation activities through an annual compensation review cycle (US/Global)
• Participate in developing and delivering employee development and training initiatives (GoSkills and ZyWave)
• Develop content for employee newsletters and other company announcements

• Complete, track, file, and audit Employment Eligibility USCIS I-9 forms.
• Provide support as requested by the Senior Human Resources Director
• Participate in department meetings and attend professional development seminars and training courses as available.
• Assist with employee onboarding and help organize training & development initiatives
• Assist employees with the offboarding process per company guidelines

Requirements

Who you are:

• 1-2 years of HR coordination experience
• Great customer service responsiveness: demonstrates initiative to anticipate customer needs and makes recommendations for continuous improvement
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to engage with employees in all areas of the organization and build credibility while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Great attention to detail with accurate data entry, analysis and reporting. Good grasp of technology to build efficient reporting and make solutions easier for employees.
• Problem solving skills and resourceful in identifying options and solutions
• Uncompromising integrity
• Strong sense of urgency to meet commitments, follow up and results focused
• Capability to expand HR capability and grow with the company
• Knowledge of federal and state employment law, hiring practices, basic benefits and compensation administration.

If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role at DCI.

Benefits

• Unparalleled health benefits (PPO plan with no deductibles, no co-pays, DCI covers 99% of costs)
• Quarterly bonuses: we all share in the success of the company
• Professional development
• 401k match (3% match from DCI regardless of participation, 5% maximum match, 100% vested immediately)
• 22 days PTO
• Dog-friendly work environment
• Parental leave
• Company covers 100% of payroll taxes for state family medical leave
• 11 annual paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• Winter break (we are closed the last week of each year)
• Free convenient parking and commuter benefits
• Located in a quiet business park near walking trail
• See more benefits information here.

Compensation:

• DCI is proud to offer comprehensive compensation packages including competitive base pay and discretionary quarterly profit sharing bonuses to all part-time and full-time team members. Base pay is reviewed at a minimum on an annual basis.
• Pay range: $47,700 - $68,800 per year. To ensure equity, our compensation philosophy is to bring people into new roles in the range of the mid-point of that role. Factors considered for pay include the level of skill, experience, training, external market factors, and internal value.
• Profit sharing bonus: Over the last 3 years, quarterly bonuses ranged between 12% and 27%. Future bonuses could be higher or lower depending on company profits.

Why DCI?

Work hard, play often... DCI employees are innovative and creative. Our open (forest-like) work environment creates free flowing conversations across all functions. We have gaming days; Lego challenges and ping pong matches to build on our creativity when one hits a roadblock. If that is not enough, our employees bring their four-legged companions (dogs) to work and can take them for a walk around the Green River trail.

DCI takes pride in caring a lot about our employees. We believe that employees should not be burdened with benefits expenses, so we provide lucrative health care plans unmatched in most other companies. We also like to eat at DCI and find any excuse to celebrate the most random holidays (Pi Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, etc.) We have monthly catered lunches, a fully stocked snack area, sporting tickets, wellness competitions, and most importantly a team of people who will tell you that DCI is the best place they've ever worked. This is evident by our long service team and low turnover.

We Celebrate Inclusion:

DCI is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at DCI is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. DCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

It is DCI’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. The Company's EEO policy includes the full & complete support of the Company and all levels of leadership. Because it's just the right thing to do. We hope you think so, too.