Human Resources Coordinator - Construction

Mission Hires is seeking an organized, detail-oriented HR Coordinator on behalf of a client company. This role provides essential HR Shared Services support across onboarding, pre-employment administration, HCM system updates, employee records, background checks, drug screens, benefits administration, and general HR operations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on HR coordination experience, strong Workday or similar HCM system skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive employee information confidentially.

How You'll Contribute

• Support onboarding activities, including pre-employment requirements, offer letters, and employee system profile setup.
• Review new-hire paperwork and forms for completeness and accuracy, and process documentation accordingly.
• Process employment verifications, background checks, and drug screens.
• Complete E-Verify employment eligibility checks using information from Form I-9.
• Maintain accurate applicant and employee tracking records, including new-hire flow logs, coaching and review documentation, warnings, terminations, and wage adjustments.
• Maintain electronic and, where applicable, hard-copy employee files.
• Protect confidential employee information, including drug screen results, HIPAA-restricted information, and disciplinary records.
• Assist with preparing HR-related statistical reports and tracking data.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to HR team members as needed.
• Respond to telephone inquiries related to employee benefits and company policies and procedures, escalating questions when appropriate.
• Track benefit eligibility status and update payroll deduction records when eligibility requirements are met.
• Respond to unemployment claims and complete additional HR assignments as needed.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3–4 years of experience in an HR Coordinator, HR Administrative, or similar HR operations role.
• Experience using an HCM system;
  Workday experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting onboarding and pre-employment processes.
• Experience processing background checks and drug screens.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• Strong technology skills and comfort working across HR systems and digital records.
• Opportunity to support a dynamic, people-centered HR team.
• Hands-on experience across HR Shared Services, talent management, employee engagement, and HR operations.
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and HR process improvement initiatives.
• Opportunities to build and expand HR operations and systems expertise.