HR Coordinator: Onboarding & Records Specialist

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc.; Fort Lee, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. is seeking an organized HR Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department at our Fort Lee location.

The HR Coordinator keeps core HR processes organized, accurate, and on schedule, handling onboarding, HRIS data, benefits, and payroll support while providing confidential, responsive service to staff and managers.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least two years of administrative, HR, recruiting, payroll, or high-volume office support experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn HRIS, applicant tracking, timekeeping, and document management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding from accepted offer through pre-employment requirements, orientation, and Day 1 readiness.
• Assist with background checks and other pre-employment requirements.
• Complete onboarding tasks in HRIS (e.g., Paylocity) and ensure required forms are completed.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper personnel files and required employment documentation.
• Provide administrative support for benefits enrollment, leave, and workers’ compensation cases.
• Assist with unemployment claims by gathering separation notices and attendance records.
• Schedule training sessions and maintain attendance and completion records.
• Provide professional assistance to employees and managers regarding routine HR questions and direct more complex matters to the HR Generalist or HR Manager.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in Human Resources or related field

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

Applicant Tracking System

Timekeeping systems

Document management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Southern Foodservice Management, Inc. is seeking an organized HR Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department at our Fort Lee location.

The HR Coordinator keeps core HR processes organized, accurate, and on schedule, handling onboarding, HRIS data, benefits, and payroll support while providing confidential, responsive service to staff and managers.