HR Coordinator

About the role

The Human Resources Coordinator supports the day-to-day HR operations for the Yankee Stadium workforce, with a primary focus on onboarding, employee support, compliance and staffing operations. This role serves as one of the first points of contact for new and existing employees, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience while supporting HR initiatives throughout the year. The HR Coordinator partners closely with managers, supervisors and cross-functional departments to maintain an engaged, compliant and service-oriented workforce in a fast-paced event environment.

Responsibilities

• Cook up the pre-employment process, including new hire paperwork, onboarding, and employment verification.
• Organize and facilitate new hire orientation for seasonal, part-time and full-time employees.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for new hires, answering questions related to onboarding, policies, scheduling, and employment requirements.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with company policies, federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Monitor required training and certifications, following up with employees and managers to ensure timely completion.
• Cook with department leaders regarding employee start dates, scheduling, and staffing needs for events.
• Aid in coordinating with HRIS records and ensuring accurate employee data.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and HR communications that promote a positive workplace culture.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, payroll, benefits, and general employment matters, escalating issues when appropriate.
• Aid in recruiting events, hiring fairs, and seasonal staffing initiatives.
• Support HR projects, audits, reporting, and administrative functions as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, or HR Administration experience preferred.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with workforce management systems is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with managers and cross-functional teams.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to support evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the event calendar.
• Experience in hospitality, sports, entertainment, or high-volume staffing environments is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.