HR Coordinator

KELE INC • Bartlett, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1983, Kele Inc. is a leading distribution, and solutions partner with national reach and a global presence. Built around our customers and powered by our people, Kele provides millions of in-stock parts from more than 300 brands to drive automation & efficiency in nearly every type of facility, from office towers and factories to data centers and hospitals. Our goal is to empower progress for maintenance managers, engineers, contractors, and all those building the future. We do this by delivering parts rapidly, providing custom assemblies upstream, and offering unmatched support to ensure projects run smoothly and downtime is minimized. With 12 locations nationwide and headquarters in Tennessee, Kele combines deep technical expertise, rapid logistics, and a solutions-first mindset to help customers simplify supply chains, meet tight schedules, and deliver high-quality outcomes. Kele fosters a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and customer obsession, empowering associates at every level to contribute, grow, and make a meaningful impact. We are currently hiring for the role of HR Coordinator. Position Summary The HR Coordinator supports day-to-day Human Resources operations across multiple functions, including but not limited to onboarding and offboarding, employee data management and compliance, payroll and benefits administration, and recruiting support. This role ensures accuracy, consistency, and a high-quality employee experience through reliable execution of daily HR operations. Based at our Memphis, Tennessee headquarters, this role supports HR operations across a multi-state employee population and partners closely with the HR team to help maintain scalable, compliant, and efficient process. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, service-driven, maintains a strong sense of urgency and accuracy, and able to maintain sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; AND/OR 1–3+ years of relevant experience in HR, administrative support, payroll, recruiting, or a similar role.
• Foundational knowledge of HR practices and employment laws are preferred.
• Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, payroll systems, and benefits platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and comfort support high volume administrative work.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to support multiple deadlines and workflows simultaneously.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Customer-service mindset with a helpful, responsive approach to employee support.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small HR team.
• Comfortable managing routine tasks while also adapting to changing priorities.
• Interest in growing a career in Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee life cycle administration, ensuring smooth and well-organized employee experience.
• Maintain employee records and support HR processes, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, audit-ready and aligned with federal, state, and local requirements (e.g., I-9s, labor law notices), while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Support HRIS, benefits, and related systems by ensuring data accuracy, user access, and effective system functionality; support updates, reporting and troubleshooting.
• Provide administrator support for payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Support employee engagement activities, recognition efforts and internal HR communications.
• Assist with recruiting coordination, including job postings, candidate tracking, offer preparation, and pre-employment process as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• HSA
• FSA (medical and dependent care)
• 401(k) with employer match up to 4% with immediate vesting
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental life for employees and dependents available
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees