HR Coordinator

Yates Construction; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction is seeking an administrative professional to manage paperwork, onboarding, and training for new hires in a dynamic construction environment. The role involves coordinating background checks, drug testing, and day-one scheduling for new hires.

You will support hiring managers, assist in Career Fairs and internship logistics, and help drive corporate initiatives (OSHA-30, Healthcheck 360) while collaborating with the Office Manager on employee engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Administrative, Education, Corporate Training, or Human Resource background
• Experience working with personnel and confidential information
• Computer Skills – proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, CDM, Adobe Acrobat and other specific applications.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, clients, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Must be a forward thinker with good preplanning skills.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Effective in a team environment and adaptable.
• Organizational skills required.
• Two (2) – four (4) years of Administrative Experience preferably in the commercial construction field
• Associate degree in business is preferred. High School diploma (or equivalent) is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the paperwork, training, and onboarding of new hires
• Launching background/drug testing and request technology
• Communications with hiring managers and first day schedule for new hires
• Assisting in scheduling, organizing accommodations, charges, and paperwork for Career Fairs and Internship program
• Coordinating Corporate Initiatives and Training Goals such as OSHA-30, Healthcheck 360, and open enrollment
• Division Initiatives & Administrative Assistance
• Maintains schedules, correspondence, and logs receipts for Director
• Shares Employee Engagement Committee responsibilities with Office Manager

Job description

Requirements

• Experience in Administrative, Education, Corporate Training, or Human Resource background
• Experience working with personnel and confidential information
• Computer Skills – excellent computer skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, CDM, Adobe Acrobat and other specific applications.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, clients, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
• Must be a forward thinker with good preplanning skills.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.
• Effective in a team environment and adaptable.
• Organizational skills required.
• Two (2) – four (4) years of Administrative Experience preferably in the commercial construction field
• Associate degree in business is preferred. High School diploma (or equivalent) is required.

Primary Duties

• Responsible for the paperwork, training, and onboarding of new hires
• Launching background/drug testing and request technology
• Communications with hiring managers and first day schedule for new hires
• Assisting in scheduling, organizing accommodations, charges, and paperwork for Career Fairs and Internship program
• Coordinating Corporate Initiatives and Training Goals such as OSHA-30, Healthcheck 360, and open enrollment
• Division Initiatives & Administrative Assistance
• Maintains schedules, correspondence, and logs receipts for Director
• Shares Employee Engagement Committee responsibilities with Office Manager

Physical Demands/Essential Job Functions

This job description reflects an assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Physical requirements for this role may include but not limited to walking, standing, operating tools or equipment, and lifting items (up to 25lbs). Tasks may also be carried out in varying weather conditions and environments as applicable to the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.