Coordinator - Human Resources

USA Truck Inc; Van Buren (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Truck Inc in Van Buren, AR seeks a Coordinator - Human Resources to run daily HR operations, including hiring, interviewing, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies.

You will handle training documentation, background checks, orientation, HRIS data entry, reporting, and respond to inquiries from staff and supervisors, while helping maintain compliance with federal and state laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of HR policies and practices is preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll administration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with required training and certifications.
• Facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine HR tasks including compensation, benefits, leave, disciplinary matters, investigations, and performance management.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors.
• Attends disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with employment laws and regulations and revises policies as needed.
• Keeps up with HR trends, regulations, and technologies.
• Performs HRIS data entry and personnel file maintenance; answers phones for HR.
• Compiles data from personnel records and prepares reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Organization and attention to detail

Time management

Analytical and problem-solving

Teamwork

Integrity and confidentiality

Knowledge of employment laws

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin or related field

Job description

• Job Category Human Resources
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

PURPOSE

The Coordinator - Human Resources will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• F acilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff .
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs HRIS data entry and personnel file maintenance.
• Answers phones for the HR department.
• Examines employee files to answer inquiries and provides information to authorized people.
• Compiles data from personnel records and prepares reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualificat ions and Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, or related field prefered .

Preferred Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deliver exceptional service through positive engagement and patience.
• Ability to work in a team environment to continuously improve results.
• Able to promote a culture of trust and safety.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate .
• Ability to act with i ntegrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.