HR Onboarding Coordinator

Company Description

Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy is a comprehensive multidisciplinary company who offers Physical, Occupational, Speech Therapy, Massage and Acupuncture services. We take great pride in inspiring our team to create an everlasting bond with our patients, our doctors, and our community. But it’s not just what we do, it’s who we are. We are driven by our mission to continually invest in our people and offer the best workplace environment possible.

Job Description

Location: Garden City, NY (Onsite, Monday–Friday) 
Department: Human Resources 
Reports to: HR Manager  

About the Role 

Metro PT is seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy HR Coordinator to join our growing Human Resources team! This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning processes end-to-end, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to grow within HR. 

You’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, with a strong focus on onboarding, compliance, and backend HR processes. This position offers hands-on exposure to multiple areas of HR and the opportunity to contribute ideas that help improve how we work. 

Key Responsibilities 

Recruitment Coordination & Support

• Assist with interview scheduling 
• Support sourcing efforts and candidate pipeline development.
• Support student engagement and relationship-building initiatives.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of recruiting events, career fairs, and school presentations/lectures.
• Participate in career fairs, recruiting events, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Assist with our referral bonus program

New Hire Onboarding & HR Operations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires from offer acceptance through their arrival at HR Orientation, including:
  • Coordinate and monitor pre-employment requirements, including background checks and required documentation.
  • Facilitate the onboarding process, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed and submitted to the appropriate departments.
  • Coordinate IT access, system accounts, and required training for incoming employees.
  • Support the credentialing process, including collecting required documentation and following up as needed.
  • Communicate orientation details and instructions to incoming new hires.
• Provide support with immigration processes and related coordination.

Recruiting Administration & Reporting

• Maintain the accuracy of recruiting data, reports, and dashboards.
• Assist with recruiting-related administrative tasks and reporting as needed.

General HR & Administrative Support

• Provide front desk coverage at the Corporate Office as needed.
• Provide backup support to the HR Coordinator.
• Assist with additional HR projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Previous experience supporting or coordinating new hire onboarding, including preparing paperwork, entering employee information, maintaining records, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.
• Experience with HRIS and recruiting platforms such as Paylocity, Workday, and SmartRecruiters is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (this is a must-have) 
• Highly tech-savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly 
• Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment 
• A proactive mindset - someone who brings ideas, not just problems 
• Comfortable working with minimal direction and taking ownership of responsibilities 

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $60,000.00-$65,000.00. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.