Dynamic HR Coordinator: Recruiting, Onboarding & Engagement

Ultimate Staffing; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Coordinator to support day-to-day HR operations in San Diego. The role partners with the HR Director and leadership to manage recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement initiatives, and HR administration.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and experienced in supporting a fast-paced HR department. Onsite in San Diego, Monday–Friday with standard business hours, DOE pay.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of HR, Recruiting, or HR Administrative experience.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations activities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience maintaining employee records and HR databases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment workflow, including resume review, interview coordination, offer administration, onboarding, and new hire follow-up.
• Coordinate with hiring managers and department leaders throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain applicant tracking systems, recruitment databases, and employment postings.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee and visitor HR inquiries.
• Support onboarding and orientation activities to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Assist with planning and coordinating employee events, recognition programs, and engagement initiatives.
• Create, maintain, and audit personnel, medical, and payroll files to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide administrative support to the HR Director and department as needed.
• Assist with special projects and other HR-related duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Confidential information handling

HR experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resources Coordinator to support day-to-day HR operations in San Diego. The role partners with the HR Director and leadership to manage recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement initiatives, and HR administration.

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and experienced in supporting a fast-paced HR department. Onsite in San Diego, Monday–Friday with standard business hours, DOE pay.