HR & People Operations Coordinator

The HR & People Operations Coordinator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day HR and people operations functions at Marx Brothers, ensuring employees and managers receive responsive, consistent, and well-organized HR support throughout the employee lifecycle. This role owns the administration and coordination of key HR processes including recruiting, hiring, performance management, employee relations, benefits, payroll, employee records, policies, compliance, and HR systems. The HR & People Operations Coordinator works closely with the VP of Finance, Chief of Staff, Communications & Engagement Lead, department leaders, and outside employment counsel to ensure people practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with company needs and culture. Key Responsibilities HR & People Operations Serve as a trusted resource to employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, workplace matters, and other people-related questions. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and administer core HR processes including policies, leave programs, PTO, benefits, promotions, compensation changes, transfers, leaves, and terminations. Partner with Finance on payroll, compensation, benefits, and other employee-related processes. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, systems, and employee support. Coordinate and support recruiting and hiring across office and plant positions, including job postings, applicant tracking, interview coordination, candidate communication, and hiring administration. Partner with hiring managers throughout the interview and selection process. Prepare offer letters and coordinate background checks, pre-employment requirements, drug screens, and new hire documentation. Maintain job descriptions and PI profiles and support compensation benchmarking for new positions, promotions, and evolving roles. Continuously improve recruiting processes and candidate experience. Onboarding, Offboarding & Performance Management Own new hire setup and onboarding administration within Paycor and other applicable systems, ensuring required documentation, I-9 verifications, and employment records are completed accurately and timely. Partner with the Communications & Engagement Lead and Administrative Coordinator to create a welcoming and consistent onboarding experience. Coordinate employee departures and offboarding requirements. Coordinate and administer the company's performance management process and semiannual performance review cycle. Partner with leadership and Communications & Engagement Lead to improve goal setting, performance reviews, development planning, and ongoing feedback processes. Support managers with performance issues, performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and related documentation. Employee Relations Serve as an initial point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and workplace matters. Handle employee relations matters with discretion and confidentiality and partner with the VP of Finance on sensitive or complex matters. Maintain appropriate documentation and escalation complex employee relations matters, investigations, legal concerns, or other significant issues as appropriate. Help ensure employees and managers understand and consistently follow company policies and expectations. Compensation, Benefits & Compliance Support administration of employee benefit programs, including enrollment, changes, communications, and documentation. Conduct market compensation research and benchmarking and support Finance and leadership with compensation planning, bonus programs, and benefit reviews. Work closely with the VP of Finance and outside employment counsel to support compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations. Maintain required employment documentation, records, policies, postings, and acknowledgments and support administration of the employee handbook and company policies. People & Culture Partner with the Communications & Engagement Lead and Administrative Coordinator on employee recognition, onboarding, engagement initiatives, and other employee experiences. Support employee surveys, feedback initiatives, and other mechanisms for understanding the employee experience. Provide HR support for company-wide people initiatives and organizational changes. Help ensure People & Culture initiatives are effectively implemented across both office and plant employees. Contribute ideas and recommendations for continuously improving the employee experience and People & Culture function. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 3–5 years of human resources, people operations, or related experience preferred. Working knowledge of core HR practices, employment policies, benefits administration, recruiting, and employee records. Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; Paycor experience preferred. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with exceptional attention to detail. Comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalation issues or seek additional guidance. Practical, solutions-oriented approach with a willingness to take ownership and follow through. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Why Join Us? The stability and values of a century-old family business paired with the energy and innovation of a rapidly growing company. An opportunity to make an impact and help shape the future of a legacy brand evolving into a modern industry leader. Competitive salary and benefits package. Retirement savings options, paid time off and holidays, and professional development opportunities. A collaborative, supportive culture where high performance is recognized and rewarded. Final candidates must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screening. Marx Brothers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). #J-18808-Ljbffr