Human Resources Coordinator

About the role

CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector. We partner with leading electric and gas utilities to provide strategic advisory and disciplined execution across program management, business intelligence, and field execution oversight. Guided by integrity, trust, excellence, and accountability, our team helps deliver complex capital programs and build the resilient energy infrastructure that communities depend on.

Position Overview

CARIAN is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support recruiting, new-hire onboarding, and day-to-day HR coordination. This is an entry-level opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in building a career in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources. Previous recruiting or HR experience is not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule interviews and coordinate calendars among candidates, recruiters, hiring managers, and company leadership
• Communicate interview details, next steps, and documentation requirements to candidates
• Maintain job postings, candidate records, interview activity, and hiring status in the applicant tracking system
• Support preparation and routing of offer letters, hiring approvals, and related documentation
• Career fairs, recruiting events, employee referrals, and university outreach
• Assist the Human Resources team with document collection, employee communications, meeting coordination, training administration, and other HR activities as needed

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple schedules, documents, deadlines, and priorities
• Strong follow-through and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
• Ability to learn applicant tracking, HR, and client onboarding systems
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• To work from the Somerset, NJ office Monday through Friday

Why CARIAN

• Purpose-driven work – Help deliver infrastructure that powers communities
• Industry reputation – Trusted by leading utilities for our reliability and results
• Career growth – Opportunities to lead major programs and mentor high-performing teams
• Collaborative culture – Join a team that values delivery excellence and long-term relationships
• Competitive total rewards – Strong compensation, full benefits, 401(k) match, and meaningful work

Equal Employment Opportunity

CARIAN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop talent based on qualifications, performance, and business needs. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Compensation

The hourly compensation range for this role is $18–$20 per hour. This range represents a good-faith estimate at the time of posting; actual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and business needs.