HR Coordinator/Assistant

Kier & Wright; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier & Wright is seeking a highly organized HR Coordinator to support day-to-day HR operations, including recruiting, onboarding, HRIS data entry, benefits administration, and compliance. You will partner with HR leadership to ensure a smooth employee experience across the lifecycle.

This role emphasizes coordinating interviews, onboarding, records management, benefits activities, compliance tracking, and program support in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

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 (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

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

HRIS systems

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Tools

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.