What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Coordinator position at Scout Design Studio?
Description
About Scout Design Studio
Scout Design Studio is a fast-growing, design-forward company specializing in custom furniture, upholstery, and interior styling. We thrive on creativity, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit. As our team grows, we’re looking for an HR Coordinator who can support our people and culture, helping to keep our workplace engaging, compliant, and connected. This role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn, contribute, and grow their HR career in a dynamic, design-focused environment.
Position Overview
We’re looking for an HR Coordinator who is eager to grow their career in human resources. This role is ideal for someone with 2 years of HR experience who is detail-oriented, people-focused, and ready to learn. As part of our team, you’ll support day-to-day HR operations, assist with recruiting and onboarding, and help maintain a positive, compliant, and engaging workplace. You’ll gain hands-on experience in all areas of HR while being mentored and guided toward future growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Recruiting & Onboarding: Coordinate job postings, schedule interviews, support hiring managers, and guide new hires through onboarding and orientation.
- Employee Experience: Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and activities that strengthen our people-first culture.
- HR Administration: Maintain employee records in Paylocity, process employee changes, and ensure data accuracy.
- Compliance & Policy: Support policy rollouts, help track training and safety requirements, and ensure compliance with employment regulations.
- Benefits & Leave Support: Assist employees with benefit questions, enrollment, and leave requests while maintaining confidentiality.
- Employee Relations: Provide first-line support to employees with HR questions, escalating issues as needed.
- Learning & Development: Partner with leadership to coordinate training sessions, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Dallas, TX. The typical schedule for this role is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Some flexibility may be needed based on business needs.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in an HR coordinator, assistant, or generalist role
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred
- Familiarity with HRIS systems (Paylocity experience a plus)
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Desire to learn and grow within the HR field
Why Scout?
- Fun, supportive, and creative company culture
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability
- 401(k) with company matching
- Generous PTO Your birthday off!
- Employee discounts, team lunches, happy hours, and fun company events
- Real opportunity for career growth in a scaling organization
Success at Scout Looks Like:
- You’re a doer who leads by example
- You think like an owner and act with urgency
- You’re a clear communicator and a great listener
- You embrace challenges and solve problems creatively
- You stay grounded, humble, and collaborative
- You love working in a design-forward, fast-paced environment
How to Apply (and Stand Out):
We want to see if you can follow directions and show off a little personality. After you hit “apply,” send an email to hr@scoutdesignstudio.com with a quick note telling us why you’re the perfect fit for Scout Design Studio. Think of it as your chance to brag a little — the more you it feels, the better. (P.S. If you skip this step, your application may wander off into the void, never to be seen again.)