Human Resources Coordinator

About the role

Join our growing team and help create an exceptional experience for candidates and employees from day one! Realta Fusion is a rapidly growing start-up developing compact magnetic mirror fusion energy systems to address the biggest challenge of our time – tackling global climate change while ensuring a sufficient energy supply for at least ten billion people on (and off) earth. We are building a team with diverse talents dedicated to making fusion energy a real solution to humanity’s most pressing problem. The HR Coordinator supports recruiting, onboarding, and day-to-day HR activities, with a primary focus on recruiting coordination and creating a positive candidate experience. This position works closely with the Sr. HR Generalist & Recruiter to coordinate interviews, candidate communications, new hire preparations, and general HR administrative needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate and interviewer communications, including reminders and follow-ups.
• Post and maintain job openings on LinkedIn, job boards, and other recruiting platforms.
• Source potential candidates based on established position requirements and direction from HR and hiring managers.
• Assist with resume screening and initial candidate phone screens using established criteria.
• Prepare interview materials, panel schedules, and candidate scorecards.
• Follow up with interviewers to ensure feedback is submitted in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruiting activity in the applicant tracking system.
• Support a positive and organized candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.
• Coordinate new hire logistics, including workspace setup, key cards, business cards, name plates, safety shoes, and other employee materials.
• Support onboarding activities and ensure new employees have the necessary materials and information for their first day.
• Maintain the staff directory, employee records, job description library, and other HR documentation.
• Assist with HRIS updates, benefits enrollment reminders, compliance tracking, and routine employee requests.
• Support company events, employee engagement activities, HR communications, and special projects.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Office Administration, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in HR, recruiting coordination, administration, or a related role preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks.
• Professional and service-oriented when interacting with candidates and employees.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to learn new HR and recruiting systems.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including equity stock options
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, plus a retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance
• Work and live in Madison, Wisconsin — one of America’s most livable and vibrant cities