HR Coordinator

Ultipro; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision plans

401(k) with profit sharing

Education assistance & training

Electric vehicle charging

Maternity & paternity leave

Job summary

Ultipro in Cedar Rapids is hiring an HR Coordinator to support high-volume recruiting, onboarding, and candidate experience. The role evolves to broader HR responsibilities as the site grows.

You will work closely with the HR team and hiring leaders to staff the facility, manage onboarding, and maintain compliant HR records while contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Associates or higher in HR or related field.
• Bachelor's in HR or related field preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles.
• Assist with onboarding and new hire activities.
• Support leave administration and HR programs.
• Maintain HR records and documentation.
• Provide general HR support to employees and leaders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Associates or higher in HR

Bachelor's in HR or related field (preferred)

Tools

UKG Recruiting

UKG HRIS

MS Office

Job description

At our new Cedar Rapids facility, we're building something special: a culture rooted in safety, operational excellence, and ownership. We do what's right, take pride in our work, and continuously seek to improve. We win together through teamwork, accountability, and a passion for results. We bring the energy by showing up with a positive mindset and a commitment to creating a workplace where people feel valued, motivated, and inspired.

This HR Coordinator role is a unique opportunity to help build the team that will fuel the success of the Cedar Rapids facility. During our growth phase, the primary focus of this position will be supporting high-volume recruitment, hiring, and onboarding efforts. The HR Coordinator will work closely with the Human Resources team and hiring leaders to deliver an exceptional candidate experience while helping the organization achieve our staffing goals.

As the facility continues to grow and operationalize, the role will evolve to provide broader support across Human Resources, including leave administration, employee relations, benefits support, employee engagement, and other HR programs that contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Primary Planning and Start Up Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of:
  • High-volume recruiting, hiring, and onboarding initiatives
  • Hiring events, community outreach, and employment branding activities
  • New hire onboarding programs in partnership with Operations and other business functions
  • Candidate experience processes that support attraction and retention efforts
• Partner with hiring managers and HR team members to support workforce planning activities
• Contribute to a collaborative start-up environment by providing support across HR functions as business needs evolve

Primary Ongoing Production Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruiting activities for hourly and salaried positions.
• Schedule and support candidate assessments, tours, interviews, and hiring events.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Assist with candidate sourcing, resume review, and recruiting pipeline management.
• Support offer administration, pre-employment activities, and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate new hire and onboarding activities for incoming employees.
• Partner with hiring managers and the HR team to continuously improve recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Maintain recruiting systems, employee records, and HR documentation.
• Support leave administration activities, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation tracking.
• Assist with benefits administration, employee programs, and HR support requests.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, community involvement activities, and site events.
• Contribute to employee relations processes through documentation, tracking, and administrative support.
• Provide general HR support to employees and leaders while fostering a positive and engaging workplace culture.

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave

This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Associates or better in Human Resources or related field.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Human Resources or related field.

Experience

Required

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build positive relationships

Ability to exercise confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive information

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with candidates, employees, and leaders at all levels of the organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams

Experience coordinating schedules, events, or administrative processes

Experience in recruiting, human resources or a related field

Preferred

Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices

Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or operational environment

Experience with UKG Recruiting, UKG HRIS, or other applicant tracking systems

Experience supporting recruiting, talent acquisition, or onboarding activities

Equal Opportunity Employer
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