HR Coordinator - Erie, PA

BNI Talent Acquisition Team•Erie, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Barber National Institute, our Human Resources team is committed to creating an exceptional employee experience from a candidate's first interaction through every stage of their career. As a Human Resources Coordinator, you'll play a key role in supporting our employees, leaders, and HR initiatives while gaining valuable experience across multiple areas of Human Resources. This position partners with the HR team to facilitate essential HR processes, ensure compliance, maintain accurate HR systems and employee records, and support strategic initiatives that strengthen our workplace culture. You'll contribute to projects involving onboarding, employee engagement, training, compliance, and process improvement while building expertise in human resources, project management, communication, and organizational strategy. After successful completion of onboarding and training, and based on business needs and performance, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule of up to 1–2 remote workdays per week. The title of this position may be adjusted based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year of Human Resources or related experience required; two or more years preferred.
A passion for creating an outstanding employee experience.
Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build positive relationships across the organization.
Working knowledge of HR principles, employment practices, and federal and state employment laws.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn HRIS, payroll, and learning management systems

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Managing employee records within the HRIS, including employee hires, changes, transfers, benefits enrollments, and terminations while ensuring timely completion of workflows.
Supporting the onboarding process by monitoring new hire progress, completing required HR actions, and ensuring employees have a positive first-day experience.
Processing HR documentation related to payroll, benefits, and insurance providers while maintaining accurate employee records.
Collecting and analyzing HR metrics from the HRIS, payroll, surveys, exit interviews, and other sources to support organizational decision-making.
Assisting with audits of payroll, benefits, and HR programs while identifying opportunities for process improvements.
Supporting recruitment activities, including interview scheduling, candidate tracking, and targeted recruiting initiatives.
Assisting with employee training, development, and performance management processes.
Participating in cross-functional HR projects, researching best practices, developing reports, and helping implement new initiatives.
Coordinating employee engagement activities, recognition programs, benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, retirement celebrations, and other employee events.
Preparing HR documents, maintaining electronic employee files, scheduling meetings, and providing administrative support to the HR team.
Providing exceptional service to employees and leaders by responding to HR questions and helping connect them with the resources they need.
Performing other related duties that support the success of the HR team and Barber National Institute.