Human Resources Coordinator

American Iron and Metal•Erie, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Coordinator supports the employee lifecycle and delivers service to employees and managers. Serving as the primary HR contact for assigned locations, the coordinator partners with leadership on recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, HR administration, reporting, and employee engagement. The role requires organization, attention to detail, confidentiality, and strong customer service in a fast-paced environment. The coordinator supports hiring and onboarding, responds to HR questions, assists with employee relations matters, maintains HR records, coordinates recurring HR programs, produces workforce reports, and supports training and development. The position collaborates with Payroll, Benefits, Safety, Finance, and Operations, and helps ensure compliance with employment requirements and company policies. The position is fully onsite, with regular interaction in warehouse, production, or industrial environments. It may involve walking production floors, travel between company locations, and occasional travel to support HR initiatives. The role may require occasionally lifting 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 onsite 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.
Occasional travel to support HR initiatives and multiple sites.

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 completed accurately.
Track recruiting metrics and assist with workforce planning initiatives.
Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and supervisors at assigned locations, responding 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 employee personnel files and HRIS records accurately and confidentially.
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, employee recognition programs, and annual policy acknowledgments.
Maintain organizational charts, HR calendars, and employee communications; monitor HR workflows and deadlines.
Generate reports on recruiting, headcount, turnover, attendance, training, and performance; prepare HR dashboards and workforce analytics for leadership.
Identify trends and recommend improvements to HR operations.
Coordinate employee training and development initiatives, track required compliance training and certifications, and support leadership development and employee 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.