Human Resources Coordinator

Our Ideal Human Resources Coordinator Candidate

• Are you highly organized and someone others naturally turn to for support? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy working with data, identifying trends, and helping improve processes? Does being ago-to personenergize you? Want to work for a company with a strong mission of helping children with special needs?
  
  

Job Summary

We are looking to hire a HR Coordinator for our Long Island office who will serve as a key member of our Human Resources team and a trusted partner to leadership. This role is both people-facing and operational, acting as the primary point of contact for employee relations and office needs in the Long Island location while also supporting company-wide HR initiatives.

The HR Coordinator will be responsible for a wide range of HR functions including onboarding, employee relations, HR processing, benefits and leave administration, and reporting. This position also plays a critical role in supporting the HR Director by running reports from our UKG system, identifying trends, and helping drive data-informed decisions.

The ideal candidate is professional, approachable, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities. They must be comfortable interacting with staff at all levels while also ensuring accuracy in HR systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR presence for the Long Island office, supporting employee relations and office-related HR needs
• Conduct HR Orientations and monitor the onboarding process for new hires
• Conduct stay, tenure, and exit interviews; identify trends and provide recommendations for improvement
• Runand analyze reports in UKG, identifying trends in retention, engagement, and compliance
• Process HR transactions including hires, separations, status changes, and employee updates
• Manage benefits administration and leave of absence/FMLA tracking and follow-up
• Track and maintain HR compliance items, including I-9s, trainings, and required documentation
• Support unemployment claims, workers' compensation, and employment verification requests
• Accurately process employee data in the HR system and maintain reporting trackers
• Assist with internal communications, presentations, and employee-facing materials
• Oversee general office coordination and maintenance for the Long Island location
• Facilitate office engagement initiatives and events
• Provide reception coverage (lunch/coverage as needed)
• Support additional HR projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director
  

Our Mission

• At Achieve Beyond: We believe that all children have potential. We are guided by the mission to support children with special needs to Achieve Beyond their current abilities. We are always striving for continuous improvement by setting goals and measuring performance. It is the reason we will succeed together.
  
  

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
• 2 years of HR, office administration, or similar experience
• Strong Excel skills required (ability to work with data, reports, and trends)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)\
• Experience with HR systems a plus (UKG or similar preferred)
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Strong relationship-building skills; ability to communicate effectively across all levels
• Demonstrated adaptability and ability to manage change
• Must be resilient and solution-oriented
• Bilingual Spanish a plus!
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally ascends/descends stairs going to, while at, or leaving work location or facilities traveled to for work events.
• Occasionally moving and/or lifting objects at work weighing up to 30 pounds such as files or copy paper.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time up to 90% of the work day working on a computer/electronic device.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  
  

Benefits Include

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and 401 with employer match
• Short- and long-term disability coverage as well as life, flex spending, and commuter benefits
• Paid time off, sick time, and holiday pay
• Various Employee Discounts on Entertainment and Equipment
• Educational reimbursement and referral bonuses
• Structured initial training
• Monthly administrative events and so much more!
  
  

Compensation: Full-time $28-$32 per hour, overtime required as needed. Exemption status will be based on final hourly rate offered. No time off is approved from late September till early November yearly due to benefits enrollment for the company.

Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm. Must be available to come in early and/or stay late as needed. This is not a remote position.

Must be willing to travel to our Forest Hills location quarterly (with reimbursement) to meet and greet staff/office meetings.