Human Resource Coordinator

California Bank of Commerce•San Diego, CA

15d•$33 - $36

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Human Resource Coordinator provides day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team with focus on organization, service delivery, and compliance with federal, state, and California employment laws. The role supports recruiting, onboarding, HRIS transactions, benefits administration, training coordination, leave of absence support, and recordkeeping.

Requirements

Working knowledge of California employment practices or demonstrated willingness to learn.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills to support professional interaction with employees at all organizational levels.
High level of accuracy, discretion and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive matters with professionalism, and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to adapt to change in direction and priority in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
Proficiency using HRIS/payroll system (Paylocity, ADP)
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
Minimum 3 years of HR or administrative experience in a corporate environment.

Nice To Haves

PHR, SHRM-CP

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR inquiries and route to appropriate team members.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in compliance with California privacy and personnel file laws.
Support recruitment activities, including posting jobs, scheduling interviews, conducting background checks, and preparing offer letters.
Coordinate all aspects of new hire onboarding, I-9 completion and E-Verify, orientation, new hire paperwork, system setup, and training.
Process status changes, updates, and termination and maintain required documentation for recordkeeping.
Assist with benefits administration including enrollments, qualifying life event processing, open enrollment support, and resolving employee questions.
Provide administrative support for employee leaves of absence, ensuring timely documentation under CFRA, FMLA, PDL, ADA/FEHA interactive process, workers compensation, and other leave programs.
Track and maintain mandatory compliance training such as Harassment Prevention, Workplace Violence Prevention, Safety Programs.
Assist with employee relations coordination including meeting scheduling, note-taking, and documentation.
Support HR policies updates distribution and acknowledgment tracking.
Assist with multi-state compliance processes where applicable, prioritizing California requirements.
Participate in HR projects including system implementations, audits, culture initiatives, wellness activities, and employee events.
Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard sensitive employee information in accordance with company policy, California privacy and data collection rules, and HR ethics.
Perform other related duties as assigned.