What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Coordinator position at The Dermatology Specialists?
New York City's Largest Dermatology Practice
We're a full-service dermatology practice with 50 locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. Now Delaware and Philly too!
We are the fastest growing Dermatology practice in the North East with 50 locations, throughout four New York City boroughs, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. We believe great teams start with great hiring and that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented and proactive HR Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of our Human Resources department.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, people-focused work, and building a strong employee experience. The HR Coordinator will play a key role in HR administration, recruitment coordination, and compliance support, performance management.
HR Administration & Employee Lifecycle
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS in compliance with healthcare and labor regulations
- Track employee status changes, certifications, and required documentation
- Serve as a first point of contact for routine HR-related questions from staff
Healthcare Compliance & Training
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including healthcare-specific requirements
- Track mandatory trainings such as HIPAA, OSHA, harassment prevention, and safety training
- Assist with audits and documentation requests as needed
- Assist with background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment requirements
Benefits
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and questions
- Coordinate with benefits providers and brokers
Performance Management Support
- Assist with performance review cycles, including scheduling, documentation, and tracking completion
- Maintain performance evaluation records and ensure timely follow-ups
- Support corrective action and disciplinary documentation in coordination with HR leadership
- Help track employee goals, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and related outcomes
Reporting & HR Projects
- Prepare HR reports related to headcount, turnover, attendance, and performance metrics
- Support employee engagement, wellness, and retention initiatives
- Assist HR leadership with special projects and process improvements
- 2–3 years of HR administrative experience required
- Familiarity with HRIS and ATS systems
- Experience supporting benefits or performance management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- SHRM or HR certification (a plus, not required)
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Health, dental, vision, 401(k)
- Paid sick/vacation time