HR Coordinator

Walsh Door + Security; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Door + Security is seeking an HR Coordinator to manage employee benefits, onboarding, and records. You will support recruiting, trainings, and employee engagement initiatives while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience with HRIS and Microsoft Office tools, and the ability to handle multiple priorities with discretion. Pre-employment screening is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Human Resources, administrative, recruiting, customer service, internship, or related experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, or benefits administration systems preferred.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to providing excellent internal customer service.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefit programs and serve as the primary point of contact for employee enrollments, benefit changes, open enrollment, and benefit-related questions.
• Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding processes to ensure a positive and compliant new hire experience.
• Maintain employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Administer and maintain the HRIS, ensuring accurate employee records and supporting onboarding, recruiting, benefits, and performance management processes.
• Coordinate employee training, new hire orientation, and professional development opportunities.
• Support recruiting efforts through interview scheduling, candidate communication, career fair participation, and other recruiting needs.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, company apparel programs, and employee appreciation activities.
• Assist with planning and execution of company events, customer tours, recruiting events, and other employee engagement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefits, onboarding, HR systems, and company policies.
• Support the HR Manager and Recruiter with HR initiatives, process improvements, reporting, and special projects as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Multitasking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Benefits administration systems

Job description

Description

• Administer employee benefit programs and serve as the primary point of contact for employee enrollments, benefit changes, open enrollment, and benefit-related questions.
• Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding processes to ensure a positive and compliant new hire experience.
• Maintain employee records, personnel files, and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality, accuracy, and compliance.
• Administer and maintain the HRIS, ensuring accurate employee records and supporting onboarding, recruiting, benefits, and performance management processes.
• Coordinate employee training, new hire orientation, and professional development opportunities.
• Support recruiting efforts through interview scheduling, candidate communication, career fair participation, and other recruiting needs.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, wellness initiatives, company apparel programs, and employee appreciation activities.
• Assist with planning and execution of company events, customer tours, recruiting events, and other employee engagement initiatives.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefits, onboarding, HR systems, and company policies.
• Support the HR Manager and Recruiter with HR initiatives, process improvements, reporting, and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or related field preferred.
• Human Resources, administrative, recruiting, customer service, internship, or related experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking systems, or benefits administration systems preferred.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to providing excellent internal customer service.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.