HR Coordinator

Alliance Defending Freedom; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% covered medical and dental insurance

Paid time off

12 paid holidays each year

401(k) with 4% company match

Job summary

Alliance Defending Freedom in Dallas, Texas is seeking an HR Coordinator to support HR operations. This role includes providing administrative support, coordinating onboarding, and maintaining personnel records.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and strong organizational and communication skills. We offer competitive benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in HR coordination or HR operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of employment lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the VP of HR.
• Coordinate onboarding sessions and HR-related meetings.
• Maintain personnel records and compliance documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

HR principles knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce

Job description

Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Location: Dallas, TX

Team Overview

The HR Coordinator is a key member of the Human Resources team, supporting day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the VP of Human Resources, this role focuses on onboarding, employee support, and HR process coordination, ensuring a consistent, high-quality experience for Team Members and Team Leaders. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, people-oriented, and brings sound judgment, a solid HR foundation, and a strong commitment to upholding confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the VP of HR, including calendar management, travel coordination, expense processing, invoice handling, and vendor documentation.
• Coordinate HR-related meetings and communications, including onboarding sessions, exit interviews, HR leadership meetings, and the weekly HR Insider.
• Serve as a trusted first point of contact for Team Members, providing timely guidance on HR policies, procedures, and lifecycle processes — triaging the HR inbox and escalating matters as appropriate.
• Maintain personnel records, files, and organizational charts in compliance with organizational standards and legal requirements, and submit IT tickets to support Team Member changes.
• Support the onboarding process — including preparing orientation materials, on-site communications, documentation, and HRIS completion — ensuring a seamless experience for every new hire.
• Coordinate employee lifecycle transactions including job changes, promotions, transfers, and offboarding, ensuring accuracy, documentation completeness, and timely processing.
• Support Team Leaders in navigating HR processes, including performance management cycles, documentation requirements, and policy application.
• Participate in the administration and communication of HR programs such as performance reviews, engagement initiatives, and policy rollouts.
• Maintain and develop HR resources, templates, and documentation to support consistency and operational effectiveness across the organization.
• Analyze basic HR data and trends to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to HR initiatives that enhance Team Member experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in HR coordination, HR operations, or executive/administrative support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of HR principles, employment lifecycle processes, and basic employment law and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting onboarding, employee relations, or HR operations functions.
• Hands‑on experience with an HRIS platform such as ADP Workforce or similar.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well‑being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non‑profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long‑term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work‑life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.