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HR Coordinator

The HR coordinator is an entry-level position focusing on documentation of employee information, evaluation of employee relations, management of HR data and HR data systems such as the HRIS
HR Role family: Solution architect
Salary range: $47,000 - 57,000Gross salary range estimation based on US salary benchmark data collected in 2022
Work experience: Entry-levelAverage minimum year of (relevant) work experience required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Recruiting and onboarding
Administrative tasks such as data entry, record-keeping and maintaining employee files
Contributing to HR projects and initiatives such as performance management or diversity programs

Skills & Competencies

Analytics Translation
Data-Driven
Driven Results
HR Operations and Administration
Understands Customers

Career paths

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Path 5
HR Coordinator
HR Project Manager
HR Operations Manager
Shared Services Manager
Chief People Officer (CHRO)
HR Coordinator
HR Officer
HR Consultant
HR Business Partner
Senior HR Business Partner
HR Coordinator
OD Administrator
Learning and Development Consultant
HR Business Partner
HR Coordinator
Payroll Administrator
Benefits Administrator
HR Officer
HR Business Partner
HR Coordinator
HR Project Manager
HR Scrum Manager
Head of Digital HR
Head of Employee Experience

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Intermediate | 31 hours

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Job Description Template: HR Coordinator

Job Title: HR Coordinator

Location: [Insert location]

Reports to: [Insert name and title of supervisor]

The HR Coordinator will support the HR Manager in various HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, compliance, and HR project coordination. The ideal candidate should have strong administrative skills, excellent communication skills, and a passion for HR.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with recruitment activities, including posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting reference checks.
  • Coordinate the onboarding process for new employees, including completing new hire paperwork, conducting new hire orientations, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures.
  • Assist with employee engagement initiatives, including employee surveys, recognition programs, and events.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity in the HR information system.
  • Coordinate HR projects and initiatives, including tracking progress, creating reports, and communicating updates to stakeholders.
  • Assist with compliance activities, including ensuring the organization's compliance with employment laws and regulations.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to employees and managers, answering employee inquiries and concerns and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Assist with other HR-related tasks as assigned by the HR Manager.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in HR or related field.
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, HR information systems, and other relevant software applications.
  • Knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
  • Customer service-oriented with a positive and professional demeanor.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Detailed Responsibilities & Tasks

  • Recruiting and onboarding: HR Coordinators may be responsible for posting job openings, reviewing resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating new employee onboarding.
  • HR administrative tasks: HR Coordinators may be responsible for performing administrative tasks such as data entry, record-keeping, and maintaining employee files.
  • Employee relations: HR Coordinators may be responsible for responding to employee inquiries and concerns, helping to resolve conflicts, and ensuring employee satisfaction.
  • Training and development: HR Coordinators may be responsible for coordinating and delivering training and development programs for employees, including orientation, compliance training, and professional development.
  • Benefits administration: HR Coordinators may be responsible for administering employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and terminations.
  • Compliance: HR Coordinators may be responsible for ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, including maintaining accurate employee records and completing required reporting.
  • HR projects and initiatives: HR Coordinators may be responsible for contributing to HR projects and initiatives, such as performance management, employee engagement, or diversity and inclusion programs.

Detailed Skills Description

  • Strong communication skills: HR Coordinators need to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, managers, and external vendors.
  • Attention to detail: HR Coordinators need to maintain accurate employee records, data entry, and perform administrative tasks with a high level of accuracy.
  • Organizational skills: HR Coordinators need to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, prioritize their workload, and meet deadlines.
  • Interpersonal skills: HR Coordinators need to work well with people at all levels of the organization, build relationships, and maintain a professional demeanor.
  • Problem-solving skills: HR Coordinators need to identify and solve problems independently and collaboratively.
  • Technical skills: HR Coordinators need to have proficiency in HR information systems, Microsoft Office suite, and other relevant software applications.
  • Knowledge of HR laws and regulations: HR Coordinators need to have a basic understanding of employment laws and regulations and maintain compliance with these laws and regulations.
  • Customer service skills: HR Coordinators need to provide exceptional customer service to employees and managers and help to resolve employee inquiries and concerns.

KPIs for this role

  • Compliance: This KPI measures the organization's compliance with employment laws and regulations, including the completion of required reporting and maintaining accurate employee records.
  • HR project completion: This KPI measures the completion of HR projects and initiatives within a specified timeline and budget.
  • Accuracy of employee data: This KPI measures the accuracy of employee data in the HR information system, including employee personal and employment information and benefit enrollment information.