Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to support a thoughtful and well-organized onboarding experience for incoming employees in Metairie, Louisiana. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys coordinating details, guiding employees through onboarding steps, and helping teams maintain a positive first impression. The person in this role will partner across departments to keep onboarding activities on track, ensure required documentation is completed, and provide consistent support throughout the transition into the organization. Responsibilities:• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding activities for new employees, including timelines, scheduling, and preparation of required materials.• Lead orientation sessions that introduce new team members to the organization’s mission, workplace expectations, policies, and culture.• Guide employees through pre-employment and onboarding documentation, including forms, benefits enrollment, and related onboarding records.• Track onboarding progress for each employee and follow up on outstanding items to keep the process moving efficiently and compliantly.• Work closely with internal teams to arrange onboarding logistics such as system access, screening coordination, and day-one readiness.• Provide ongoing support to new employees during their initial transition period, answering questions and helping resolve onboarding-related issues.• Gather feedback from new team members about their onboarding experience and identify opportunities to improve the program.• Maintain accurate HRIS records and ensure onboarding practices align with applicable legal and administrative requirements. • At least 2 years of experience supporting onboarding, recruitment, or HR coordination activities. • Working knowledge of HR compliance standards and labor-related requirements connected to employee onboarding. • Strong organizational ability with experience managing multiple onboarding tasks and deadlines at the same time. • Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust with new employees and internal stakeholders. • High attention to detail when handling employment documents, screening steps, and employee records. • Experience using HRIS platforms and other administrative tools to support onboarding workflows. • Ability to work effectively with remote team members and support employees with varied backgrounds and needs. • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. TalentMatch® Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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 our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.