HR Coordinator

Blox • Bessemer, AL

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About The Position

BLOX is seeking a proactive, adaptable HR Coordinator to support its People team as the company scales in a fast-growing manufacturing and construction environment. Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner, the coordinator provides frontline HR support across the organization, including onboarding, payroll processing, employee relations, and day-to-day employee assistance. The role suits someone comfortable working in an environment where processes are still being developed and who can communicate confidently and professionally with a frontline manufacturing and field workforce.

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 a range of personalities, including 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 in Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse frontline workforce.
• Familiarity with AI tools and technologies and 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 HR support to frontline manufacturing and field employees in a fast-paced, direct communication environment.
• Administer FMLA and ADA processes, including reviewing medical certifications for completeness, tracking and applying leave designations according to policy, and preparing accommodation recommendations for Senior HR Business Partner review and approval.
• Conduct workplace investigations into policy violations and employee conduct complaints using the standardized investigation 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 may be required as business needs arise.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Support for employees pursuing licenses and certifications, with pathways for skill development and career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level