HR Coordinator (HRCOORD-01)

New freedom project; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Strong benefits package

401(k) with match

Generous paid time off

Free meals, snacks, gym access

Job summary

New Freedom is seeking an HR Coordinator to provide essential administrative and operational support to the Human Resources team in our Phoenix-area offices. This role helps manage onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, compliance, training initiatives, HR reporting, and daily employee support.

You’ll be a key resource for staff, helping maintain a positive employee experience across the employment lifecycle while upholding confidentiality and HR best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in an HR support or HR Coordinator role.
• Knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment regulations.
• Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, PWFA, and employment law compliance requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, organization, confidentiality, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including pre-employment requirements, new hire paperwork, orientations, and exit procedures.
• Serve as a resource for employee questions regarding benefits, forms, policies, and HR processes.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, events, and town hall meetings.
• Support benefits administration, enrollments, audits, open enrollment activities, and employee communications.
• Coordinate training programs, onboarding experiences, and employee development initiatives.
• Assist with audits, credential tracking, policy administration, and regulatory compliance efforts.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Critical-thinking

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in HR/Business

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Locations

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Deer Valley Facility
20221 N 29th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027, USA

Deer Valley Facility
20221 N 29th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85027, USA

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• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $55,000 USD to $65,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Human Resources
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: HRCOO002175

Description

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

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About Us

At New Freedom, we don’t just believe in second chances—we help people thrive because of them. We are a mission-driven, high-performance organization committed to strengthening communities and empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives.

We move fast, expect a lot from each other, and show up every day to do meaningful, impactful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and energized by making a real difference—this is where you belong.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and strong benefits package
• $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage
• 401(k) with match
• Generous paid time off
• Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access
• A mission that matters—and a team that works hard to deliver on it

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About the Role

The HR Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department while helping ensure a positive employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle. This role supports onboarding, offboarding, employee engagement, benefits administration, compliance activities, training initiatives, HR reporting, and day-to-day employee support. The HR Coordinator serves as a key resource for employees and an important contributor to maintaining an efficient, compliant, and people-focused HR function.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys helping employees and supporting workplace culture
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a variety of responsibilities
• Has strong organizational and administrative skills
• Enjoys balancing employee support with compliance and operational responsibilities
• Values confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Wants to continue growing a career in Human Resources

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Supporting employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including pre-employment requirements, new hire paperwork, orientations, and exit procedures
• Serving as a resource for employee questions regarding benefits, forms, policies, and HR processes
• Assisting with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, events, and town hall meetings
• Supporting benefits administration, enrollments, audits, open enrollment activities, and employee communications
• Coordinating training programs, orientation activities, onboarding experiences, and employee development initiatives
• Managing workers' compensation administration and supporting unemployment claim responses
• Maintaining employee records, HRIS data integrity, compliance documentation, and reporting
• Assisting with audits, credential tracking, policy administration, and regulatory compliance efforts

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What Success Looks Like

• New employees experience a seamless and welcoming onboarding process
• Employee questions and requests are handled accurately, professionally, and timely
• Benefits, leave, and HR administrative processes operate efficiently and compliantly
• Employee records and HR data remain accurate, organized, and audit-ready
• HR programs and employee engagement initiatives contribute to a positive workplace culture
• Compliance, training, and credential tracking requirements are consistently maintained

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What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED. [NF - HR Co...on 4.14.26 | Word]
• One or more years of experience in an HR support or HR Coordinator role
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment regulations
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, PWFA, and employment law compliance requirements
• Advanced proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication, organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee information.
• Two or more years of Human Resources experience preferred
• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or human services environments preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred

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Environment + Physical Demands

This position works primarily in a professional office environment with some hybrid flexibility based on business needs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Frequent communication in person, by phone, video conference, and electronic correspondence
• Regular computer, HRIS, reporting, and administrative work
• May require moving between facilities, meetings, onboarding events, and employee activities
• Ability to lift or carry materials related to onboarding, recruiting, training, and employee events weighing up to 35 pounds
• Occasional flexible scheduling may be required to support business needs and company events

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Our Standard

We’re building something meaningful—and that requires people who show up, contribute, collaborate, and take ownership.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, be part of a driven team, and help shape the future of an organization—we want to hear from you.

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New Freedom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.

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"We’re not here to do small work—we’re here to change lives, rewrite stories, and rebuild communities. At New Freedom, you won’t just have a job. You’ll have a mission—to turn second chances into powerful comebacks."

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Advanced

HR experience Intermediate

Effective interpersonal skills Advanced

Ability to sit for prolonged periods Intermediate

Ability to stand for prolonged periods Intermediate

Preferred

Behavioral Health Experience Some Knowledge

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better in Human Resource Administration or related field.

Bachelors or better in Human Resource Administration or related field.

Experience

Required

Strong communication, organizational, time-management, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment – strong flexibility and adaptability is a must

Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating initiative and effectiveness when working independently

Demonstrates strong attention to detail and able to effectively meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Demonstrates the utmost integrity, ethics, sensitivity and confidentiality in all situations

Demonstrates and models appropriate boundaries and professionalism in all situations

Demonstrates a strong knowledge, understanding, and application of HR principles, practices, and regulations

Advanced computer skills required – HRIS (i.e., UKG Pro, Kronos, ADP, Paylocity, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), Internet, and other software required

Strong working knowledge of state and federal labor and employment law, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, PWFA, and HR best practices

1 year: Experience in HR support or coordinator role

Preferred

Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, and/or human services setting

2 years: Relevant HR experience

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Criminal Background Check

Driver's License

MVR Clearance

Annual TB Clearance

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Preferred

HR certification

Equal Opportunity Employer
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