Human Resources Coordinator

About the role

The Human Resource Coordinator is a key support role within the HR function, providing the administrative and operational backbone across the full employee life-cycle. You will partner closely with all the HR team members to deliver consistent, compliant, and people-first HR practices across our growing network of coffee locations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new hire onboarding logistics, including offer letters, I-9 verification, background checks, and Day 1 readiness.
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS, while ensuring data integrity.
• Support offboarding processes, including separation documentation and exit interviews.
• HR Administration: Serve as first point of contact for team members inquiring, routing issues appropriately. Keep accurate records and files in accordance with state and federal requirements. Assist with workers compensation claims.
• Compliance & Policy Support: Maintain our handbook and policies. Assist in tracking mandatory training completions. Ensure wage and hour requirements including meal/rest break tracking and posting requirements.
• Order and distribute required notices and postings.
• Recruiting Support: Post open roles across job boards.
• Reporting & Projects: Provide weekly and monthly reports as needed while supporting special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Human Resources, administrative or related experience.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• High comfort with technology and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with state and federal employment law basics (or strong eagerness to learn).

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a multi-unit retail, food & beverage, or hospitality environment.
• Exposure to HRIS platforms (Rippling, UKG, ADP).
• Absolutely no preferred experience listed.

Pay

This position is non-exempt with an hourly pay range of $28.00-$35.00.

Schedule

This position is 100% in-office, located in the UTC area of San Diego, CA. There is no relocation available for anyone out of the area.

Perks of Working at Better Buzz

• A front-row seat to building a human resource infrastructure in one of San Diego's fastest growing coffee brands.
• Work with an amazing team of coffee enthusiasts.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and more & 401K with a match.
• 10 Days Paid Time Off.