HRIS Coordinator
Robert Half · Glen Head, NY · 3 days ago
On-siteHuman ResourcesTemporary
About the role
We are looking for an HRIS Coordinator to join a non-profit organization on a long-term contract basis. This opportunity is well suited for someone starting to build a career in Human Resources, including entry-level candidates or those with early HR or administrative experience. In this role, you will gain practical exposure to HR operations while supporting employee data, onboarding activities, documentation, and compliance-related initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update employee information within HR systems to help ensure records remain accurate, complete, and organized.
- Support onboarding tasks by preparing documentation, coordinating new employee materials, and assisting with employment-related paperwork.
- Organize digital and physical personnel files while following recordkeeping standards and confidentiality requirements.
- Assist with routine HR administrative work, including responding to basic internal requests and helping track department activities.
- Contribute to compliance-focused projects by reviewing documentation, identifying missing information, and helping maintain audit readiness.
- Help monitor HRIS data quality by checking entries, correcting inconsistencies, and escalating issues when needed.
- Provide operational support for HR processes that may include system-related updates, reporting assistance, or implementation activities.
- Partner with the HR team on general coordination tasks that improve day-to-day workflow and employee support services.
Requirements
- Exposure to Human Resources, administration, internships, or office support through work experience, academic projects, or volunteer activity.
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms and an interest in working with employee data and system-based processes.
- Understanding of HR record management principles and the importance of handling confidential information appropriately.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage documents, track details, and follow established procedures.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for supporting team coordination and employee-facing activities.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar business software used for documentation and reporting.
- Experience with or awareness of HRIS tools such as UKG/UltiPro is beneficial.
- A degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field is helpful, though equivalent entry-level experience will also be considered.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available to contract/temporary professionals.
- Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.