HR Coordinator (HRCOORD-01) (Monday - Friday / 8:00am - 5:00pm)

New Freedom's Career; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

New Freedom is seeking an HR Coordinator to support recruitment, onboarding, employee support, benefits administration, leave management, compliance, and HR operations. This role serves as a key resource for candidates, employees, hiring managers, and the HR team while coordinating activities throughout the employee lifecycle.

You will screen candidates, coordinate interviews, support onboarding, process benefits, and manage communications.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Posting open requisitions, reviewing applications, and coordinating interviews for candidates.
• Supporting job fairs, recruiting events, campaigns, and applicant tracking activities.
• Coordinating pre-employment requirements, including background checks and drug screens.
• Managing onboarding activities, orientation support, and new hire integration.
• Processing promotions, transfers, status changes, and other lifecycle transactions.
• Administering benefit enrollments and open enrollment support.
• Assisting with HR compliance and leave management.

Skills

Recruiting

Screening

Interviews

Onboarding

HR operations

Compliance

Candidate experience

Job description

Posting Details

• • Posted on October 27, 2026
• On-site
• Travel Required : Yes
• 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 #: HRCOO002327

Locations

• Peoria Facility
  2532 W Peoria Ave
  Phoenix, AZ 85029, USA

Description

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

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About Us

At New Freedom, our people make our mission possible. As an HR Coordinator, you’ll help attract great talent, create a positive candidate and employee experience, and support the HR processes that keep our organization compliant, connected, and running effectively.

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 comprehensive support across recruitment, onboarding, employee support, benefits administration, leave management, compliance, and HR operations. This position serves as a key resource for candidates, employees, hiring managers, and HR team members while coordinating activities throughout the employee lifecycle.

From screening candidates and coordinating interviews to supporting onboarding, benefits, leave administration, and HR compliance, the HR Coordinator helps New Freedom attract, hire, support, and retain talented employees while delivering a positive and professional experience.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys recruiting, screening candidates, and helping hiring managers identify strong talent
• Is passionate about creating a positive candidate and employee experience
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities and competing deadlines
• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate, timely work
• Enjoys balancing employee‑facing responsibilities with HR administration and compliance
• Handles confidential information with integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Wants to continue developing a well‑rounded career in Human Resources

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What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Posting open requisitions, reviewing applications, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting hiring managers throughout the selection process
• Supporting job fairs, recruiting events, hiring campaigns, workforce outreach, and applicant tracking activities
• Coordinating pre‑employment requirements, including background checks, drug screens, and credential verifications
• Managing onboarding activities, orientation support, employee communications, and new hire integration
• Processing promotions, transfers, status changes, terminations, and other employee lifecycle transactions
• Administering benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, benefit changes, terminations, and open enrollment support
• Supporting and assisting with F