Human Resources Coordinator

Atkinson Construction•Costa Mesa, CA

6d•$71,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Are you a highly organized, energetic, and driven professional ready to step into a high-visibility HR role? Atkinson Construction is seeking an exceptional HR Coordinator to become an integral part of our dynamic Human Resources team. This unique role provides essential support to our HR Business Partner (HRBP) team and various employee programs. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess impeccable organization skills, and have a genuine passion for creating a best-in-class candidate experience, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's growth and culture. This role blends strategic recruiting, program management, and essential HR support: Campus Recruiting & Program Management Own the Pipeline: Implement and execute the annual Campus Hire Pursuit Plan to build a strong employer brand, increase candidate attraction, and deliver on hiring goals across multiple business units. Support the Intern Program: Partner with leadership to plan, coordinate, and execute our comprehensive Summer Associate Program, serving as the primary point person for the interns and gathering real-time feedback to drive continuous improvement. Candidate Experience Champion: Manage all logistics for candidates, including scheduling (phone screens, in-person interviews), travel arrangements, and timely communication of formal agendas to ensure an unforgettable candidate experience. Travel: Coordinate and participate in campus recruiting events and career fairs across the Greater Southern California area and the Pacific Northwest during the peak season (July - November). Essential HR & Employee Support Onboarding: Act as the central point person for all new hire onboarding, managing communication to stakeholders, coordinating equipment/IT orders, setting up orientation logistics, and ensuring timely completion of background checks. Team Engagement & Events: Play a key role in boosting team culture by planning and executing small to large-scale company events (including office interview days and annual company gatherings). Administrative Support: Process candidate travel reimbursements and manage HR/recruiting-related invoices. Assist the HRBP team with monthly staffing reports, presentation materials, meeting scheduling, and logistics related to team engagement, training, and performance management. What You'll Bring Exceptional Organizational Acumen: A proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a high volume of complex tasks with impeccable attention to detail and minimal guidance. Proactive & Solutions-Oriented: A "can-do" attitude with the foresight to troubleshoot and remove obstacles before they become problems. High-Touch Service: A deep passion for delivering an exceptional candidate and internal stakeholder experience. Communication & Judgment: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the highest level of professionalism, judgment, and discretion when interacting with senior leaders and external partners. Team Player: Highly motivated with a strong team focus, yet capable of working autonomously and recognizing when and where to step in to help colleagues. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience. 0-3+ years of experience in a corporate environment; previous exposure to HR or Recruiting functions is a plus. Proficiency in PC skills, including Microsoft Excel and Google G Suite. Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with Workday and/or a CRM is highly preferred. Ability to travel locally and regionally (SoCal/PNW) during peak recruiting season. The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. The Physical Side of the Role: Given that a good portion of your day will be spent at a desk, you should be comfortable with prolonged periods of focused work, whether it's collaborating with colleagues, analyzing data, or developing strategies. The role demands effective communication and sharp visual acuity for reviewing complex documents and performing detailed computer work. While there are times for quiet concentration, you'll also be expected to move actively throughout the office and travel occasionally to various locations, including dynamic construction sites, utilizing different modes of transportation. The ability to lift and move objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 25 pounds on occasion (think a box of files or small office equipment), is also required. Your Work Environment: Your primary workspace will be in our professional office, which has a typical, quiet-to-moderate noise and light levels. As part of your work, you may also be required to visit active construction sites. These environments are naturally more dynamic and can include exposure to outdoor weather conditions, louder noise, and moving equipment. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations. Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team. A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests. Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, retirement/401k, and Company Contribution plan. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefit, short & long term disability, fitness reimbursement, FSA, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare, tutoring & family support benefits, EAP/Work-Life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. For this role the base salary range is $71,000-82,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Founded in 1926, Atkinson Construction is one of the most experienced and diverse civil contractors in the United States. Recognized for excellence in constructing highly-engineered and complex projects, Atkinson provides sophisticated and innovative heavy civil solutions for clients across the country. Atkinson is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clark Construction Group. Equal Opportunity Employer Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Authorization to Work Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
0-3+ years of experience in a corporate environment; previous exposure to HR or Recruiting functions is a plus.
Proficiency in PC skills, including Microsoft Excel and Google G Suite.
Ability to travel locally and regionally (SoCal/PNW) during peak recruiting season.
Exceptional Organizational Acumen: A proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage a high volume of complex tasks with impeccable attention to detail and minimal guidance.
Proactive & Solutions-Oriented: A "can-do" attitude with the foresight to troubleshoot and remove obstacles before they become problems.
High-Touch Service: A deep passion for delivering an exceptional candidate and internal stakeholder experience.
Communication & Judgment: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the highest level of professionalism, judgment, and discretion when interacting with senior leaders and external partners.
Team Player: Highly motivated with a strong team focus, yet capable of working autonomously and recognizing when and where to step in to help colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS); experience with Workday and/or a CRM is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and execute the annual Campus Hire Pursuit Plan
Partner with leadership to plan, coordinate, and execute our comprehensive Summer Associate Program
Manage all logistics for candidates, including scheduling (phone screens, in-person interviews), travel arrangements, and timely communication of formal agendas
Coordinate and participate in campus recruiting events and career fairs across the Greater Southern California area and the Pacific Northwest during the peak season (July - November)
Act as the central point person for all new hire onboarding, managing communication to stakeholders, coordinating equipment/IT orders, setting up orientation logistics, and ensuring timely completion of background checks
Play a key role in boosting team culture by planning and executing small to large-scale company events (including office interview days and annual company gatherings)
Process candidate travel reimbursements and manage HR/recruiting-related invoices
Assist the HRBP team with monthly staffing reports, presentation materials, meeting scheduling, and logistics related to team engagement, training, and performance management