Human Resources Coordinator

About the Role

HR Coordinator - Manufacturing & Distribution

Location: Edison, NJ (Onsite)

Engagement: Direct Hire

Salary: $55,000-$70,000 annually

Position Overview

Seeking a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support Human Resources operations within a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment. This role will provide hands-on support across onboarding, employee records, HRIS administration, recruiting coordination, benefits, employee inquiries, and general HR operations.

This position is ideal for an early-career HR professional who enjoys working directly with employees, maintaining accurate HR documentation, and supporting the day-to-day needs of a busy Human Resources department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new-hire onboarding and employee offboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation.
• Enter and update employee information within the HRIS.
• Support new-hire orientation and documentation requirements.
• Assist with benefits administration and respond to routine employee questions.
• Coordinate interviews and support recruiting and candidate scheduling.
• Prepare HR reports, correspondence, and employee documentation.
• Support attendance, employee data, and compliance-related recordkeeping.
• Assist employees with routine HR questions and escalate more complex matters to HR leadership as appropriate.
• Support HR programs, employee communications, and special projects.
• Maintain confidential employee and organizational information.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Human Resources, HR coordination, recruiting coordination, or related administrative experience.
• Experience supporting employee onboarding, records management, or other HR processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365.
• Experience using an HRIS, payroll system, or ATS preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills

• Human Resources administration and coordination.
• Employee onboarding and offboarding.
• Employee records and documentation.
• HRIS data entry and maintenance.
• Recruiting and interview coordination.
• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at multiple levels of an organization.

Preferred Skills

Preferred Industry Experience

• Manufacturing
• Distribution
• Warehousing
• Logistics
• Consumer Products
• Industrial Operations
• Supply Chain
• Production Environments

Preferred Systems Experience

• Workday
• ADP
• UKG
• Paycom
• SAP SuccessFactors
• Oracle HCM
• Similar HRIS, payroll, or applicant tracking systems

Why This Opportunity

• Gain hands-on exposure to multiple areas of Human Resources.
• Support employees throughout the full employee lifecycle.
• Develop experience in HRIS administration, onboarding, benefits, recruiting, and compliance.
• Work closely with HR leadership and operational teams.
• Build valuable HR experience within a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Opportunity to continue developing toward an HR Generalist career path.

Pay Range and Compensation Package

Compensation & Benefits

• $55,000-$70,000 annually.
• Direct-hire opportunity.
• Compensation within the stated range will depend on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Opportunity to gain broad Human Resources experience within a manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Exposure to onboarding, HR operations, employee support, HRIS administration, recruiting coordination, and compliance.
• Collaborative, fast-paced work environment.

Benefits and additional compensation offerings will be based on the employer's benefits program and eligibility requirements.

Work Environment

• This is an onsite position based in Edison, New Jersey.
• Candidates must be able to work onsite regularly and collaborate with Human Resources, employees, managers, and operational teams.
• The position will support a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Candidates should be comfortable working with both office-based and operational employee populations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.