Human Resources Coordinator

Title: HR Coordinator

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Overview:

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Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k

Pay: $21-25/hr

Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment

Job Summary:

• The HR Coordinator plays a key role in supporting daily human resources operations at a manufacturing facility in Indianapolis. Primary responsibilities include payroll assistance, employment eligibility verification (I-9), and coordinating new employee onboarding and orientation. This position is well suited for a bilingual (English/Spanish) HR professional with 1–3 years of experience who enjoys hands-on employee interaction and maintaining efficient, compliant HR processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Duties:

• Payroll Administration: Support accurate and timely payroll processing by reviewing time records, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and preparing required payroll documentation.
• Employment Compliance: Manage Form I-9 completion and verification, maintain compliance files, and support E-Verify processes when applicable.
• Onboarding & Orientation: Facilitate new-hire orientations, assemble onboarding packets, and ensure all required employment documentation is completed and submitted.
• HR Recordkeeping: Maintain employee files and data within HRIS and payroll systems; assist with reporting and document management.
• Employee Assistance: Act as an initial point of contact for HR-related inquiries, providing support in both English and Spanish.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Safety, and Operations teams to support employee needs and HR initiatives.
• General HR Support: Assist with benefits enrollment guidance and contribute to additional HR projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in HR coordination, payroll support, onboarding, or a related administrative function.
• Full bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of payroll processes and employment eligibility documentation (Form I-9).
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn HRIS and payroll platforms.