Human Resources Coordinator

Community Partners in Action • Hartford, CT

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Coordinator supports recruiting, onboarding, HRIS administration, employee records management, and general HR operations. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing service to employees and candidates. Experience with Paycom or a similar HRIS platform is preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English candidates and candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply. Candidates with lived experience must be free of pending charges and have been off probation, parole, or other judicial supervision for at least three years.

Community Partners in Action (CPA) is a Connecticut criminal justice reform organization serving more than 4,000 people annually through reentry services, supportive housing, youth programs, alternatives to incarceration, and the Prison Arts Program. CPA describes its workplace as supportive and mission-driven, with a commitment to belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The position is based in the Human Resources department at the Hartford administrative office. Compensation is $30.29 per hour ($63,000 annually).

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• At least two years of Human Resources, recruiting, or administrative experience required.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to navigate interpersonal situations professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with Paycom or a similar HRIS platform preferred.
• Experience supporting recruiting and onboarding activities preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply, subject to the stated eligibility conditions.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) or HRIS-related training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment, including posting positions, sourcing candidates, scheduling interviews, conducting phone screenings, and maintaining candidate communications.
• Collaborate with the HR Director on staffing needs and review job descriptions for open positions.
• Assist with candidate evaluations, reference checks, and offer preparation.
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruitment metrics.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding and orientation activities.
• Process new-hire paperwork and verify employment eligibility documentation using Form I-9.
• Enter and maintain employee information in the HRIS.
• Coordinate with Administration, IT, and hiring managers to support onboarding and Day One readiness.
• Create, maintain, and audit employee personnel files and electronic records.
• Ensure HRIS data is accurate, complete, and current.
• Process employee status changes, including promotions, transfers, compensation updates, and terminations.
• Prepare employment verifications and routine HR documentation.
• Respond to routine employee inquiries about HR policies, benefits, payroll, and employment processes; escalate complex employee relations matters to the HR Generalist or HR Director.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, HR communications, and departmental events.
• Assist with benefits administration and annual open enrollment.
• Support compliance efforts related to personnel files, audits, and required employment documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and sensitive HR records.
• Coordinate employee separations and offboarding, including documentation, benefit notifications, and termination of system access.
• Prepare HR reports, workforce and headcount metrics, and HRIS data exports for leadership and compliance purposes.
• Assist with HR projects, policy updates, handbook revisions, and implementation of HR programs and initiatives.
• Schedule meetings, trainings, and HR-related events and provide administrative support to the HR team.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working at least 25 hours per week, with eligibility after 60 days of employment.
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment.
• Employer-paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage for employees working at least 25 hours per week.
• Voluntary benefits include critical illness coverage, identity theft protection, pet insurance, prepaid legal services, personal accident insurance, supplemental short-term disability, and whole life insurance.
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 13 paid holidays each year.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Supportive workplace focused on employee health, wellness, and meaningful work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree