Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources Coordinator

Salary: $50,000 – $63,000
Location: Columbia, CT Area

About the Opportunity

This Human Resources Coordinator role offers a unique opportunity to step into a newly created, high-impact position within a stable and growing organization. Rather than inheriting legacy processes, you’ll play a key role in building and shaping the HR function from the ground up.

If you’re passionate about creating a positive employee experience and want to make a meaningful impact, this is an excellent opportunity to do so.

Why This Role Stands Out

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• Ownership: First internal HR hire with strong support from leadership
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• Impact: Opportunity to build and scale HR processes during a growth phase
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• Stability: Profitable, multi-generational organization with strong retention
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• Culture: Collaborative leadership team that values input and new ideas
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• Visibility: Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers
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• Growth: Broad role with the ability to expand responsibilities over time
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• Technology: Investment in modern, cloud-based HR systems
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• Reputation: Well-regarded organization with high customer satisfaction
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• Work-Life Balance: 20 days PTO and an easy commute outside Hartford congestion
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• Opportunity: Ability to truly own and shape the HR function
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Key Responsibilities

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• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance
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• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions related to policies and procedures
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• Administer benefits programs, including 401(k) and profit-sharing
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• Support performance management and employee relations initiatives
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• Assist with HR compliance, reporting, and internal program development
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Qualifications

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• 1+ year of HR experience in a coordinator or generalist role
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• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, growing environment
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• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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• High level of professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information
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