HR Coordinator (HRCOORD-02)

New Freedom OPS LLC; 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, drinks, gym access

Job summary

New Freedom is seeking an HR Coordinator in Phoenix, AZ to support recruitment, onboarding, employee support, benefits administration, leave management, compliance, and HR operations. You’ll be a key resource for candidates, employees, hiring managers, and HR teams while coordinating activities throughout the employee lifecycle.

From screening candidates and coordinating interviews to onboarding, benefits, leave administration, and HR compliance, you’ll help New Freedom attract, hire, support,

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in HR, recruiting, onboarding, or HR administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Locations

Showing 1 location Peoria Facility
2532 W Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85029, USA
+1 more locations

• 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 #: HRCOO002232

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 FMLA, ADA, PWFA, workers’ compensation, and other leave administration activities under HR leadership oversight
• Responding to employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and programs while escalating complex concerns appropriately
• Maintaining accurate HRIS records, employee files, credentials, licenses, and compliance documentation
• Supporting audits, reporting, unemployment claims, employment verifications, employee engagement initiatives, and HR process improvements

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What Success Looks Like

• Candidates and hiring managers receive timely, professional, and responsive support throughout the recruiting process
• Screening, interviewing, and selection activities consistently help identify qualified talent
• New employees experience an organized, welcoming, and compliant onboarding process
• Employee questions and requests are handled accurately, respectfully, and within appropriate timelines
• Benefits, leave, personnel transactions, and offboarding activities are processed accurately and efficiently
• Employee files, HRIS data, credentials, and compliance records remain complete and audit‑ready
• Deadlines are met consistently despite changing priorities and a high‑volume workload
• Sensitive employee and organizational information is protected with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism

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What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in Human Resources, recruiting, talent acquisition, employee relations, or HR administration (Three (3) or more years of Human Resources experience preferred)
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, or HR operations
• Strong candidate screening, interviewing, communication, and customer service skills
• Working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, onboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, FLSA, benefits administration, employee relations, investigations, and HR best practices
• Strong communication, organization, time management, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Advanced proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Strong adaptability, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, corrections, or human services preferred
• Experience conducting candidate screenings and structured interviews preferred
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and supporting workforce planning initiatives preferred
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or another professional HR certification preferred

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Environment + Physical Demands

This position works primarily in professional office, healthcare, behavioral health, and administrative environments. Some hybrid or remote flexibility may be available based on operational needs, and occasional local travel between facilities, recruiting events, and organizational meetings may be required.

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.

• Extended periods of computer‑based and administrative work
• Frequent use of HR systems, reporting platforms, telephones, and standard office equipment
• Frequent verbal, written, virtual, and electronic communication with candidates, employees, leaders, vendors, and external stakeholders
• Periods of standing, walking, and movement throughout facilities, meetings, recruiting events, and employee activities
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving of materials weighing up to 35 pounds

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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.

Travel Required

Yes . Occasional/Local

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Loyal : Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Innovative : Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Self‑Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Goal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Preferred

Work-Life Balance : Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Peer Recognition : Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

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

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

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

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

Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, or HR operations

Strong interviewing, candidate screening, communication, and customer service skills

Strong working knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, onboarding, and employee life‑cycle processes

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 knowledge of FMLA, ADA, PWFA, FLSA, employee relations, benefits administration, HR compliance, investigations, and HR best practices

2 years: Human Resources, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, or HR Administration experience required

Preferred

3 years: Human Resources experience

Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, corrections, or human services environments

Experience supporting hiring managers and workforce planning initiatives

SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certification

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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