FRESHREALM: HR Coordinator

The HR Coordinator will play a key role in supporting core human resources functions across onboarding, compliance, employee communications, and events. This highly organized and detail-oriented individual will be the central point of contact for new hire onboarding, I-9 and document audits, internal HR systems maintenance, and employee engagement initiatives. The role will be heavily administrative for the first 3 weeks, with potential to evolve into a Junior HR Generalist depending on business needs and performance.

• Conduct I-9 audits and ensure compliance with federal and state employment verification requirements.

• Create, manage, and maintain a structured and compliant HR filing system (physical).

• Act as a confidential point of contact for sensitive employee information and HR documentation.

• Support new hire onboarding, including new hire orientations, document tracking, benefits setup coordination, and first-day readiness (badges, IT tickets, etc.).

• Coordinate with internal teams (IT, Facilities, etc.) to ensure a seamless new hire experience.

• Own HR administrative tasks such as data entry into HRIS/ATS systems, file audits, and employee status updates.

• Assist with employee events, engagement activities, and communicationsserving as an HR "cheerleader" and culture champion.

• Draft and send company-wide communications, announcements, and surveys using platforms like SharePoint, Teams, or Slack.

• Support ongoing enhancements of employee-facing communication tools and documentation libraries.

• Participate in compliance tracking and reporting (background checks, training completions, etc.).

• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation to support internal audits and process improvements.