Human Resources Coordinator

American Iron and Metal•Erie, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Coordinator supports the employee lifecycle and provides service to employees and managers. The position is the primary HR contact for assigned locations and partners with leadership on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, HR administration, reporting, and employee engagement. The coordinator is expected to be organized, detail-oriented, effective in a fast-paced environment, discreet with confidential information, and committed to outstanding customer service. The role supports recruiting and onboarding, responds to employee and supervisor questions, assists with employee relations matters, and maintains personnel files and HRIS records. It coordinates recurring HR programs, reporting, training, and compliance activities, and collaborates with Payroll, Benefits, Safety, Finance, and Operations. The position is fully on site, with regular interaction in warehouse, production, or industrial environments, and may require travel between company locations and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of Human Resources experience.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
Experience with HRIS systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and exceptional attention to detail.
Professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
Strong customer-service orientation and ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work fully on site and regularly interact in warehouse, production, or industrial environments.
Ability to walk production floors and travel between company locations as needed.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
SHRM-CP, PHR, or another HR certification, or progress toward certification, is an asset.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, logistics, recycling, or other multi-site environments preferred.
Dayforce experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting activities, including interviews, offer letters, pre-employment screenings, and onboarding coordination.
Partner with hiring managers to provide an efficient hiring experience; conduct new-hire orientation and ensure onboarding documents are complete.
Track recruiting metrics and assist with workforce planning.
Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and supervisors at assigned locations and respond to questions about policies, benefits, payroll, timekeeping, and company procedures.
Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary documentation, performance management, and coaching while maintaining confidentiality.
Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files and HRIS records.
Process employment changes, employment verifications, corrective actions, and other HR documentation.
Coordinate performance evaluations, introductory or probationary reviews, compensation and bonus administration, open enrolment support, recognition programs, and annual policy acknowledgments.
Maintain organizational charts, HR calendars, and employee communications; monitor workflows and deadlines.
Generate HR reports on recruiting, headcount, turnover, attendance, training, and performance; prepare dashboards and workforce analytics for leadership.
Identify trends and recommend improvements to HR operations.
Coordinate employee training and development, track required compliance training and certifications, and support leadership development and engagement programs.
Assist with rolling out HR programs and organizational initiatives.
Partner with Payroll, Benefits, Safety, Finance, and Operations to provide consistent HR support.
Participate in company projects, organizational changes, acquisitions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Coordinate I-9 compliance, E-Verify, background checks, and other pre-employment requirements.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies; assist with internal and external audits.
Walk production floors and travel between company locations as needed; occasionally travel to support HR initiatives and multiple sites.