Human Resources Coordinator
About The Position
The Human Resources Coordinator serves as a point of contact for routine employee inquiries, including questions about benefits, employee relations, recreation, and recruitment. Under the direction of the HR Manager, the role provides administrative support to the HR Manager and HR team and helps coordinate recruiting, onboarding, benefits, temporary staffing, employee records, training, payroll-related changes, and company events. The coordinator also supports consistent application of company policies and guidelines and is expected to maintain confidentiality and communicate issues or concerns promptly to the HR Manager. The position requires Saturday work when necessary and good attendance. The work environment regularly includes wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold temperatures in coolers below 40°F and freezers below 0°F. Noise levels are moderate. Physical activities and lifting demands are listed in the posting’s physical-demands table, though the table’s marks do not clearly identify the amount of time for each activity or weight category.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Human Resources or a combination of higher education and experience.
- At least 1 year of experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Working knowledge of applicable federal and state human resources laws.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong written, oral, and listening communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Good attendance.
- Availability to work Saturdays when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a point of contact for routine employee inquiries in person and by phone, including inquiries about benefits, employee relations, recreation, and recruitment.
- Provide administrative support to the HR Manager and HR team.
- Arrange interviews for potential employees and check applicant references.
- Obtain new-hire authorization for drug screens and background checks.
- Follow up with applicant references, prepare offer letters, and explain company policies and benefits.
- Process new-hire paperwork and conduct new-hire orientation.
- Enter new hires into E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.
- Assist with 401(k) benefit orientation and enrollment processing for eligible employees.
- Coordinate open positions with personnel agencies and manage the temporary talent process.
- Maintain personnel files and records in compliance with retention requirements.
- Submit temporary employees’ worked hours to agencies.
- Reset passwords for HR kiosks.
- Provide backup receptionist coverage, answer phones, and process vendors entering the building.
- Inform the HR Manager promptly of issues and concerns.
- Assist with administering employee benefits programs and employee training initiatives.
- Work with Payroll to manage employee changes and time-off requests.
- Interact with employees at all levels of the company.
- Assist with planning and coordinating company events, including the company picnic, health fair, birthday recognition, service awards, and holiday celebrations.
- Help drive consistency across the organization regarding policies and guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
