Job Description

Closes: June 29, 2026

Job Description  

Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience and creating meaningful impact for your current and future colleagues? At Avista Utilities, we’re looking for an adaptable HR Coordinator to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you’ll serve as the first point of contact for internal and external inquiries, ensuring smooth and efficient HR operations while delivering exceptional support and service.  

From supporting the full recruiting lifecycle to assisting with compliance processes, you’ll play a key role in creating a positive experience for candidates and employees alike. In this role, you’ll coordinate job postings, schedule candidates, prepare interview packets, and help assist in ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process from start to finish.   If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy managing a variety of responsibilities, including recruitment coordination, interview scheduling, HR systems, and supporting administrative processes; this is your chance to shine. Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and trust! 

Responsibilities:   

• First point of contact in the Human Resources Department for internal and external customers.  


• Provides information to employees regarding HR practices, programs, job openings, training, and benefits.  


• Supports the entire Human Resources team.  


• Collaborates and provides support to a diverse scope of department initiatives.  


• Enters and maintains accurate Human Resource Information Systems records.  


• Engaged in the entire recruiting process through job posting, interview scheduling, prepping interview packets, and closing jobs.  


• Develops and maintains a professional relationship with leaders and employees by ensuring a sense of trust, confidentiality, and respect.  


• Works to streamline and improve administrative processes.  


• Assists with compliance of the company’s Affirmative Action Plan.  


• Completes employee filing in digital and paper form.  


• Other projects and duties as assigned.  

This role is a great match if… 

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  Enjoy being the 

  go-to resource and first point of contact for employees and candidate.  


• Thrive in a  fast-paced environment with a variety of responsibilities.  


• Are highly organized and able to  manage multiple processes at once.  


• Have strong communication skills and can  clearly guide others through processes and timelines.  


• Are detail-oriented and comfortable  maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance.  


• Enjoy collaborating across teams to  create a positive employee experience.  

Requirements:

HR Coordinator I

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  Associate’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in human resources management, training, communications, or related field.
  
  


• 1+ years of relevant experience supporting human resource programs.


• Hands-on experience with recruiting and onboarding software and Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) preferred.


• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.


• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, copilot, and PowerPoint).


• Effective and flexible written and verbal communication skills.


• Dedicated to the internal and external customer experience.


• Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilization of resources.


• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.


• Other combinations of experience and/or education may be considered.

Starting Range: $52,583-$67,306

HR Coordinator II

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  Bachelor’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university in human resources management, training, communications, or related field.
  
  


• 1+ years of relevant experience supporting human resource programs.


• Experience with HRIS systems.


• Experience in employee onboarding preferred.


• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team.


• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Copilot, and PowerPoint).


• Effective and flexible written and verbal communication skills.


• Dedicated to the internal and external customer experience.


• Ability to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilization of resources.


• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.


• Demonstrated ability in helping customers navigate through complex or sensitive issues, keeping the customer's best interests in mind.


• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Starting Range: $59,861-$76,921

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

This position is temporary status. Throughout the duration of the role, an employee's employment and benefit status will be that of a temporary employee. This role may be filled on a regular basis without further competition at the conclusion of the assignment by the employee selected for the temporary status role.

This is a primarily on-site position. Occasional hybrid work options may be available for this role based on business need.

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee’s various knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile . All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Total Rewards

At Avista, our employees are the foundation of our success. Their dedication drives the value we deliver to our customers and communities. That’s why we prioritize the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members and their families.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program designed to support every stage of life and career. Our offerings include:

• Affordable healthcare options including medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Retirement benefits with an enhanced 401(k) match


• Incentive programs rewarding performance and contributions


• Competitive paid time off including holidays, personal days, and vacation


• Wellness resources supporting mental and physical health


• Community giving programs encouraging employee engagement and impact


• Other optional benefits from Legal insurance, Pet insurance, and more (Eligibility subject to Bargaining Unit affiliation)

To learn more, please visit our benefits website at .

We are committed to maintaining a competitive and equitable total rewards package that attracts and retains a diverse, skilled, and engaged workforce.

In compliance with state laws, we provide the full salary range for each position, along with the typical hiring range based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. The full salary range for this position is $52,583 to $76,921. Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to humanresources@avistacorp.com .

Pre-employment screening requirements
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check and motor vehicle records review. 

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here . Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

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