HR Coordinator: Onboarding, Benefits & Compliance

WestRock Company; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

WestRock Company in Hicksville, NY is seeking an HR Coordinator to handle administrative HR tasks including recordkeeping, I-9s, orientation, and benefits questions. You will screen candidates, arrange interviews, and maintain compliance with federal/state regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of related experience, strong written communication, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or minimum three years' related experience and/or training.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in writing.
• Ability to relate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Good attendance and time management.
• Computer literacy including maintaining databases, word processing, and spreadsheets using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date personnel files on each employee.
• Manages I-9s; ensure they are complete, accurate, and updated as needed.
• Creates and updates Excel spreadsheets as required.
• Files confidential documents.
• Conducts new hire orientation and prepares paperwork.
• Screens job candidates and arranges job interviews.
• Checks employment references.
• Ensures drug tests and background checks are done per policy.
• Answers benefits questions and assists with enrollment and insurance bills.
• Handles safety and workers' compensation reporting.
• Tracks HR metrics (new hires, temps, terminations).
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and company posting requirements.
• Conducts exit interviews.
• Orders employee uniforms.
• Disseminates safety training materials and maintains training records.
• Reports work-related injuries to insurance company.
• Maintains OSHA recording software.
• Assists with administering FML.

Skills

Confidentiality

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3+ years related experience

Tools

Excel

Word processing

Databases

Job description

WestRock Company in Hicksville, NY is seeking an HR Coordinator to handle administrative HR tasks including recordkeeping, I-9s, orientation, and benefits questions. You will screen candidates, arrange interviews, and maintain compliance with federal/state regulations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or 3+ years of related experience, strong written communication, and the ability to work with all levels of the organization. Overtime may be required.