Human Resources Specialist

HR Coordinator Location: Belton, TX Compensation: $47K–$55K Reports To: HR Manager Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with overtime as needed (heavier hours during annual open enrollment, typically Oct–Dec and Jan–Feb). Flexibility outside core hours is required, scheduled to business needs. Position Summary A chemical manufacturing company is seeking an HR Coordinator to provide comprehensive administrative support across key HR disciplines, reporting to the HR Manager. This role is heavily focused on HR operations and administration — including recruiting and hiring support, onboarding and training coordination, payroll tasks, and benefits administration using ADP Workforce Now — along with employee recordkeeping and HR compliance reporting. The position requires strong organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism. The coordinator interacts with a diverse group of internal contacts at all levels of the organization as well as company vendors, and uses independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload. Responsibilities Recruiting & Hiring Assist in posting and managing open job requisitions on career sites Review resumes and schedule interviews with hiring managers Facilitate background checks and employment verifications, and schedule pre‑employment screenings Participate, alongside the HR Manager, in recruiting operations such as job fairs, meetings, community events, and local college outreach Onboarding & Training Process new-hire paperwork and manage Form I‑9 compliance Conduct new‑employee orientations, provide company handbooks, and arrange building access, equipment, and uniforms Organize logistics for new-hire, company‑wide, and development training programs Own company‑wide training tracking, including building and maintaining matrices in Excel and ADP Workforce Now Timecard & Benefits Administration Assist with new-hire benefits administration, annual open enrollment, and internal communication of health, dental, and retirement plans Track employee hours, process timesheets, and audit payroll entries for accuracy Monitor vacation, sick time, and leave‑of‑absence requests Employee Records & Compliance Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant hard‑copy and digital employee files in the HRIS (ADP Workforce Now) Keep all records in compliance with recordkeeping and regulatory laws Ensure proper documentation for all employee lifecycle events (hire, transfer, disciplinary action, termination) Audit HR records regularly for compliance and accuracy Safeguard confidential employee information at all times with discretion and integrity Employee Relations Coordinate HR, company, and departmental events Administer rewards and recognition programs Administration & Reporting Support the HR Manager in day‑to‑day HR activities Ensure company policies align with local, state, and federal labor laws Compile data on HR metrics (e.g., turnover, time‑to‑hire) for department audits and strategic planning Handle daily HR administrative duties — data entry, filing, and organizing departmental files Assist in maintaining OSHA 300 logs Coordinate and create departmental internal SOPs Other Serve as backup to other administrative staff Maintain strict confidentiality of all company information (a crucial condition of this role) Complete all duties timely, accurately, and with high attention to detail and quality Strong attendance and flexibility are crucial All other duties as assigned Qualifications Education High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or higher preferred Licenses & Certifications Valid driver's license with a clean driving record and proof of personal vehicle insurance (minimum 50,000/50,000 coverage) PHR or SHRM‑CP a plus Skills & Experience 2–4 years of proven experience in a similar or relevant role Required: prior experience with ADP Workforce Now timecards and HRIS systems Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency — Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and especially Excel (pivot charts, formulas, etc.) Excellent organization, prioritization, and time‑management skills Strong project management and coordination abilitiesProven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity (a condition of employment) Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English High level of professionalism, ethics, and accountability Basic math and problem‑solving skills; a self‑motivated, sound decision‑maker Bilingual a plus Work Environment & Physical Demands This role operates primarily in a professional, air‑conditioned, smoke‑free office. The company is a chemical manufacturer producing acrylamide solution and polyacrylamides, so designated areas require PPE — typically hard hats, safety glasses, and steel‑toed shoes. While largely sedentary, the role involves sitting for periods of more than four hours daily, along with standing, walking, twisting, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and climbing. The office is in a multi‑level building with no personnel elevator, so frequent use of stairways is required. Filing requires lifting files and opening cabinets; the employee will frequently lift 25–30 lbs and occasionally up to 45 lbs. Some administrative duties require driving. Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr