HR Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

HR Coordinator

Danbury, CT | Full-Time, Non-Exempt | On-Site (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)

About the Role

AB Electronics is looking for a solutions-oriented HR Coordinator to join our Human Resources department. A great candidate will be a proactive and thorough human resources or administrative early-career professional with a continuous improvement mindset and excellent follow-through.

If you are a people person with a strong sense of integrity and personal accountability and want to be part of a business that is continuously investing in its people, processes, and technology to exceed customer expectations, we want to hear from you!

The HR Coordinator supports the Human Resources department in managing day-to-day HR functions, including serving as a front-line point of contact for employees, coordinating recruitment and onboarding, and maintaining compliance records. This role facilitates communication across departments and helps keep our HR processes accurate, timely, and audit-ready.

What You'll Do

• Act as a department point of contact for internal and external HR-related inquiries
• Support job posting, application intake, and interview scheduling
• Manage candidate communications and onboarding for new hires, from application through their first day, including paperwork, systems access requests, and orientation materials
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready employee records and files, including I-9 documentation, onboarding paperwork, and periodic compliance audits
• Track time-sensitive HR documentation and deadlines, including leave of absence (LOA) requests, required renewals, and compliance filings, flagging anything approaching a due date
• Support training completion tracking and assist with learning management system (LMS) administration

What You Bring

• Proven work experience as an HR Administrator, HR Administrative Assistant, or relevant role
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Robust computer competencies (MS Office, SharePoint, data management)
• Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects 
• Experience with file maintenance and recordkeeping best practices
• Outstanding phone, email, and in-person communication skills
• Sound judgment about what to handle directly versus when to escalate

What Will Set You Apart

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, psychology, business administration or a relevant field
• Working knowledge of labor laws (I-9, FMLA/CT FMLA, wage and hour basics)
• Experience with HR software (HRIS, HRMS, ATS, etc.), iSolved a plus
• Bilingual: English-Spanish or English-Vietnamese

How You'll Grow

This is a hands-on role with real ownership from day one, and direct mentorship from our Director of Human Resources. As you build judgment across recruiting, employee relations, and compliance, there is genuine room to grow into a Generalist role with expanded scope that requires a track record of accuracy and discretion before taking it on.

AB Electronics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Note: Pay range presented for informational purposes and subject to change. Pay rate determinations based on experience, skill level, and business needs.