Human Resources Coordinator

About the role

We are looking for a Human Resources Coordinator to support core HR operations and deliver a smooth experience for candidates, employees, and managers in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This role blends recruiting coordination, employee administration, benefits support, and compliance-focused HR tasks in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling sensitive information while helping maintain efficient day-to-day HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment logistics by advertising openings, arranging interviews, and keeping candidates informed throughout the hiring process.
• Complete pre-employment activities such as background screening, employment verification, and onboarding documentation to support timely staffing decisions.
• Lead onboarding activities for incoming employees, including orientation scheduling and preparation of required paperwork and resources.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and process employee lifecycle updates such as new team members, role changes, transfers, and separations.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, and standard workplace procedures.
• Prepare and distribute employment documents, including offer materials, status change records, and verification-related correspondence.
• Assist with benefits administration by supporting enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and annual open enrollment activities.
• Provide payroll support by reviewing employee data for accuracy, coordinating timely submissions, and tracking leave and time-off records.
• Support compliance efforts through HR reporting, audit preparation, policy updates, and careful handling of confidential employee information.
• Contribute to engagement initiatives by helping organize training sessions, recognition efforts, wellness activities, and company events.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, HR administration, or a closely related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Strong ability to organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in administrative work.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a detail-focused and service-oriented approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Experience working with HRIS or payroll platforms such as Workday, Paycom, or similar systems is preferred.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, employment regulations, and confidential records management.

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in the company 401(k) plan.