The Human Resource Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the HR department, ensuring that HR processes run smoothly and efficiently. This position is responsible for handling a wide range of HR administrative tasks, including recruitment support, employee onboarding, data management, and employee relations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment process, including posting job ads, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communication.
• Coordinate background checks.
• Support new hire onboarding, including preparing welcome materials and organizing orientation sessions.
• Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recognition programs
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring all paperwork is completed and systems access is arranged.
• Assist in conducting orientation sessions to introduce new hires to company policies, culture, and resources.
• Facilitate the offboarding process by coordinating exit interviews, collecting company property, and deactivating system access.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR systems and personnel files.
• Process and track HR forms, including promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with legal and company-specific record-keeping requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and general questions.
• Assist in organizing employee engagement activities and events to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Support the administration of employee surveys and feedback initiatives.
• Coordinate with benefits providers to resolve employee issues and answer benefit-related questions.
• Help maintain and communicate benefit resources and updates to employees.
• Support payroll processing by ensuring accurate timekeeping records and reporting any discrepancies.
• Assist in collecting and updating payroll information as needed for new hires, terminations, and other status changes.
• Coordinate with the payroll team to ensure timely and accurate pay for employees.
• Support compliance with employment laws and regulations, including EEO, FMLA, and OSHA.
• Assist in preparing reports for HR metrics, turnover analysis, and compliance audits.
• Help manage HR policies and ensure they are communicated and accessible to all employees.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 1-2 years of experience in an HR role
• Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems) and basic HR functions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.

Position Details:

• Hybrid work - on site in Great Neck on Mondays and Tuesdays
• Full Time Role - Monday through Friday 9am-5pm
• Salary - $60,000 to $65,000