HR Coordinator/Assistant

Kier + Wright; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid benefits for employee and family (medical, dental, vision)

Opportunity to grow HR career

Collaborative, team-oriented environment

Job summary

Kier + Wright is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Coordinator in Livermore, California. The role is vital in supporting day-to-day HR operations, including recruiting, onboarding, and benefits administration.

With over 3 years of HR experience, you will help maintain employee records, ensure data accuracy, and assist with compliance. This position offers a collaborative environment and 100% paid benefits for employees and their families.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR, recruiting coordination, or administrative experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., BambooHR or similar).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and recruiting logistics.
• Manage onboarding processes, new hire paperwork, and HRIS data entry.
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy across systems.
• Support benefits administration and compliance reporting.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and HR programs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Customer service mindset

Education

3+ years of HR or administrative experience

Tools

HR systems (like BambooHR)

Job description

Summary

We’re seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support day-to-day HR operations and deliver exceptional employee experience. This role is critical in ensuring smooth execution across recruiting, onboarding, HR systems, benefits administration, and compliance. You’ll partner closely with HR leadership and the Recruiting Manager to keep processes running efficiently while supporting employees throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and recruiting logistics
• Manage onboarding processes, new hire paperwork, and HRIS data entry
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy across systems
• Support benefits administration (enrollments, life events, open enrollment)
• Assist with compliance reporting, audits, and required training tracking
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and HR programs
• Support performance review cycles and training logistics
• Other duties as assigned

Education / Experience

• 3+ years of HR, recruiting coordination, or administrative experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., BambooHR or similar)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and customer service mindset

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to grow your HR career and expand into broader HR responsibilities
• Exposure to all areas of HR (recruiting, operations, benefits, compliance)
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Meaningful impact on employee experience and organizational success
• 100% paid benefits for both you + your family (medical, dental, + vision)

Physical Requirements And/Or Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
• Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
• Ability to lift and/or carry items (up to 20 lbs.)
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
• Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.