HR Coordinator

Ashland Inc.; Hopewell, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Inc. in Hopewell, VA, is seeking an HR Coordinator to serve as the on-site HR contact for employees and supervisors, supporting payroll, onboarding, labor relations, and HR operations.

You will collaborate with the Plant Manager to address workforce needs, ensure compliance with policies and laws, manage employee data, and contribute to engagement and smooth day-to-day HR activities. You will handle coordination of recruiting support, pre-employment steps, and maintain confidential

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 2+ years HR/payroll experience required.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll and ATS systems.

Responsibilities

• Payroll administration: process and audit weekly payroll; resolve discrepancies; maintain records.
• Onboarding & compliance: coordinate new hire onboarding; verify Form I-9; maintain personnel files.
• Recruiting support: scheduling, interview coordination, ATS posting, background checks.
• Labor relations: administer union documents, assist bargaining materials, and maintain contract records.
• Employee relations: serve as first HR contact; assist with policies, benefits, and data management.
• Administrative support to plant manager: schedule, prepare reports, and support plant initiatives.

Skills

Payroll administration

HR policies

Recruiting support

Employee relations

HRIS proficiency

Education

Associate's degree in HR/Business/related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Applicant Tracking

Job description

## HR CoordinatorApply: US-VA-HOPEWELL: Full time: Posted Today: 2026 - 0550Ashland Specialty Ingredients, GPAre you the kind of person that is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious, solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?Are you always solving?Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an HR Coordinator to join our team at our Hopewell, VA location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the Human Resources function. This position will report to the Senior HR Business Partner. The Human Resources Coordinator serves as the primary on site HR point of contact for employees and supervisors, providing support across payroll administration, recruiting, onboarding, labor relations, and general HR operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, employment laws, and HR processes while delivering exceptional customer service to employees and plant leadership. The HR Coordinator partners closely with the Plant Manager to support workforce needs, employee engagement, and day to day administrative operations.## **The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:** ### Payroll Administration* Process and review weekly payroll transactions for accuracy and compliance.* Audit employee time records, attendance, and pay adjustments.* Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.* Coordinate with payroll and benefits teams regarding employee status changes.* Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.### ### Onboarding and Compliance* Coordinate new hire onboarding activities.* Complete and verify Form I-9 documentation i* Maintain employment records and personnel files.* Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.* Support employee data management within HR systems.### Recruiting Support* Assist with recruiting activities, including candidate scheduling, interview coordination, and communications.* Support job posting administration and applicant tracking systems.* Coordinate pre-employment requirements, including background checks and drug screens.* Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding processes.* Partner with hiring managers to ensure a positive candidate experience.### ### Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining Support* Provide administrative support related to collective bargaining agreements and labor relations activities.* Assist with grievance tracking, labor relations documentation, and meeting coordination.* Maintain records related to contract administration and union communications.* Support preparation of bargaining materials, reports, and workforce data.* Monitor compliance with contractual provisions and HR policies.### ### Employee Relations and HR Support* Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, payroll, benefits, attendance, and other employment matters.* Assist managers and employees with HR processes and procedures.* Escalate complex employee relations issues to HR leadership as needed.* Support employee engagement activities and plant communications.* Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and business information.### ### Administrative Support to Plant Manager* Provide administrative support for plant leadership, including scheduling, correspondence, and report preparation.* Coordinate meetings, employee events, and training activities.* Prepare presentations, spreadsheets, and reports as requested.* Assist with maintaining departmental records and documentation.* Support special projects and plant initiatives.## **In order to be qualified for this role, you** ***must possess*** **the following:** ### Education* Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.* Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.### Experience* 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, payroll administration, or related business functions.* Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.* Experience supporting a unionized workforce is preferred.* Familiarity with HRIS, payroll systems, and applicant tracking systems.