Human Resources; HR) Coordinator

Human Resources Coordinator

We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to support core people operations for a services organization in Ewing, New Jersey. This contract position with the potential to become permanent plays a key role in keeping HR processes organized, compliant, and employee-focused across the full employment lifecycle. The ideal candidate will bring strong administrative ability, sound judgment with confidential information, and a proactive approach to coordinating onboarding, benefits, records, and day-to-day HR support.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accuracy and confidentiality of employee files and maintain current information across digital and paper-based HR records.
• Update HR systems with personnel changes such as new employees, departures, status updates, leave activity, and performance-related documentation.
• Support compliance efforts by organizing required records, assisting with reporting needs, and preparing documentation for audits or internal reviews.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to benefits programs, and coordinate enrollment, changes, and terminations in a timely manner.
• Partner with payroll contacts to help ensure employee data, attendance details, and leave information are recorded correctly for processing.
• Assist with recruiting coordination by managing job postings, reviewing incoming resumes, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates throughout the process.
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding activities, including preparing employment paperwork, organizing orientation support, answering employee questions, and tracking the return of company property.
• Contribute to employee relations and performance administration by helping document concerns, supporting review processes, and escalating matters when appropriate.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team by coordinating meetings, maintaining policy documents, handling sensitive correspondence, and assisting with special projects and engagement initiatives.