HR Coordinator

BLOX LLC•Bessemer, AL

About The Position

BLOX is seeking a proactive, adaptable HR Coordinator to provide broad, frontline HR support as the company grows across manufacturing and construction. Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, this role supports employees and the People team across onboarding, payroll processing, employee relations, compliance, and HR administration. The coordinator works directly with a frontline manufacturing and field workforce and must engage confidently and professionally with employees and leaders across the organization. This role suits someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where processes are still being developed and priorities may shift. The HR Coordinator will help document and improve HR processes, support recruiting playbook development, assist with special projects, and may travel to other BLOX sites and facilities as business needs arise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
1–3 years of experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Generalist, or related HR support role.
Experience supporting payroll processing.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work confidently and professionally with frontline/hourly employees and leadership.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
High degree of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, construction, or another industrial environment.
Familiarity with Paylocity or a comparable HRIS/payroll platform.
PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar HR certification, or progress toward one.
Bilingual Spanish and English communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse frontline workforce.
Familiarity with AI tools and technologies and the ability to apply them to support HR efficiency and process improvement.

Responsibilities

Serve as a frontline contact for employee questions about policies, benefits, payroll, and day-to-day HR matters.
Support onboarding and offboarding, including new-hire paperwork, orientation coordination, and exit processing.
Maintain accurate and compliant employee records in Paylocity.
Support employee relations matters and escalate complex issues to the Senior HR Business Partner as needed.
Provide day-to-day HR support to frontline manufacturing and field employees.
Administer FMLA and ADA processes according to established procedures, including reviewing medical certifications for completeness, tracking and applying leave designations, and preparing accommodation recommendations for Senior HR Business Partner review and approval.
Conduct workplace investigations into policy violations and employee conduct complaints using a standardized protocol; gather witness statements, document evidence, and prepare findings and recommended resolutions for Senior HR Business Partner review. Immediately escalate matters involving legal risk, executive-level personnel, or protected-class allegations.
Support payroll processing with the Senior HR Business Partner and Finance, including time and attendance review, corrections, and reconciliation.
Assist with compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Support audits and reporting related to payroll, benefits, and HR compliance.
Provide administrative and coordination support across the HR/People team as priorities shift and the team scales.
Help develop and document HR processes and templates to support organizational growth.
Partner with Talent Acquisition as needed to help build and document BLOX’s recruiting playbook.
Identify and recommend improvements to HR service delivery as the team and company scale.
Support special projects and initiatives assigned by the Senior HR Business Partner.
Travel to other BLOX sites and facilities as business needs arise, if required.