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Human Resources Coordinator
Location: Iselin, NJ (Hybrid)
Duration: 6–12 month contract (potential for extension)
Pay Rate: $30.00 – $35.00/hour
Reports To: Senior Director of Human Resources
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Coordinator to support day-to-day HR operations, employee services, and HR systems. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate employee data, supporting onboarding and benefits administration, and assisting with HR projects and compliance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and update employee records across HRIS, benefits, and payroll systems
- Ensure accuracy of new hire data, employee changes, and ongoing record tracking
- Support onboarding processes, including new hire paperwork, orientation, and system entry
- Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, and offer administration
- Deliver new hire orientation, covering company policies and benefits
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR, payroll, and benefits
- Partner with benefits brokers and carriers to resolve employee issues
- Assist with monthly benefits invoice reconciliation in partnership with Accounts Payable
- Process reimbursements and support payroll-related inquiries
- Handle employment verification requests for current and former employees
- Maintain I-9 compliance and proper documentation for all new hires
- Support HRIS system updates, testing, and implementation activities
- Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
- Support full-cycle recruiting for entry-level roles (up to ~20% of responsibilities)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1–5 years of experience in an HR role (3–5 years preferred)
- Experience with HRIS systems such as UKG and/or Workday strongly preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- Comfortable presenting and facilitating new hire orientation
What We’re Looking For
- Highly detail-oriented and process-driven
- Team player with a willingness to support across multiple HR functions
- Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-service mindset
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
Salary : $30 - $35