Human Resources Coordinator
Summary
The HR Coordinator serves as the primary execution arm of the HR function, supporting employees and leaders with onboarding, benefits, HR processes, and day-to-day HR needs. This role is highly visible on the floor and ensures a consistent, efficient, and positive employee experience.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle: Lead all onboarding activities including orientation, new hire paperwork, system entry, and day-one experience. Partner with hiring managers to ensure smooth integration into teams. Manage offboarding processes including exit documentation and coordination with Payroll and IT. Ensure all employee changes (transfers, promotions, status changes) are processed accurately.
- Benefits Administration: Serve as the go-to resource for employee benefits questions. Support benefits enrollment, changes, and employee education. Partner with corporate benefits team to ensure accurate and timely processing. Assist with leave administration coordination (FMLA, LOA tracking, etc.).
- HR Systems & Data Execution: Maintain and update employee records in HRIS. Ensure accuracy of employee data, transactions, and documentation. Generate reports (headcount, turnover, attendance trends, etc.). Support HRIS improvements and data integrity initiatives.
- Recruitment & Hiring Support: Coordinate interviews, scheduling, and candidate communication. Support onboarding for high-volume roles. Maintain applicant tracking accuracy and communication timelines.
- Employee Support & Floor Presence: Act as a first point of contact for employees for HR-related questions. Provide hands-on support on the production floor for HR needs. Identify trends or concerns and escalate appropriately to HRBP.
- Compliance & Documentation: Maintain compliance records (I-9s, EEO, audits, etc.). Ensure proper documentation and adherence to policies.
- Administrative Support: Schedule HR meetings, interviews, and training sessions. Support coordination of HR processes and workflows. Assist HRBP with reporting, tracking, and execution of initiatives.
- Employee Engagement (Partnership Role): Partner with HR Administrator on employee events and engagement activities. Support execution/logistics of events (HR Admin owns strategy and planning).
Education & Skills Requirements
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 1–3 years of experience in an HR support, coordinator, or administrative role, preferably in a fast-paced or high-volume environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to quickly learn HR systems and tools
- Experience with HRIS systems and maintaining accurate employee data preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple tasks efficiently
- High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and follow-through
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to support and interact with employees at all levels
- Customer-service mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach to employee support
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit, use a computer, and perform standard office tasks. Frequently required to communicate with employees in person, by phone, and electronically. Occasionally required to stand, walk the production floor, reach, and lift light materials or documents.
Work Environment
Work is performed in both an office and production floor environment. Regular interaction with employees, supervisors, and leadership teams. Environment may include moderate noise levels typical of a manufacturing or high-activity workplace.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based bonus potential
- 4 weeks of PTO
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match and planning resources
- Collaborative, team-based culture that fuels innovation
- Paid time off, holidays, and employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements
- Community engagement and STEM outreach opportunities to give back locally