Job Description
The HR Coordinator supports core Human Resources operations, including recruiting coordination, employee onboarding, recordkeeping, and compliance-related activities. This role ensures accurate and timely execution of HR processes while serving as a reliable point of contact for employee questions and administrative support. The HR Coordinator contributes to a well-organized and compliant HR function through strong attention to detail, responsiveness, and consistency in day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities
- Directly assists the HR Manager with recruiting, compliance, record-keeping, and general administration.
- Assists in the hiring process by coordinating job postings. Responsible for timely maintenance, update, and posting of information to appropriate job boards and employment sites. Facilitates interviews as needed.
- Assists employees with general HR/payroll questions and educates as needed on company-specific HR policies.
- Assists in the EDD process by gathering and providing data to respond to unemployment agencies.
- Assist with onboarding new hires and processing hiring-related paperwork.
- Helps with coordinating annual Open Enrollment and answers questions related to benefit options and changes. Assists with the general administration of the company’s employee benefits plan.
- Conducts proper maintenance of employee electronic files, updating and accurately maintaining data in a timely manner.
- Performs administrative duties: answering phones, taking messages, sending and receiving written correspondence.
- Assists with entering salary adjustments, bonuses, vacation, sick pay, and other payroll related data in preparation for payroll processing.
- Assists with ad hoc projects as they arise.
- 2+ years of experience working in HR department.
- Solid understanding of general HR compliance and risk mitigation principles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Google Workplace a plus.
- Strong interpersonal skills with keen attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting recruiting coordination, onboarding, or HRIS data management.
- Familiarity with payroll processes or working alongside payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, or similar).
- Knowledge of California employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
- Experience maintaining employee records and handling confidential information.
- Exposure to benefits administration or open enrollment processes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
