HR Coordinator: People Ops, Recruiting & Compliance

Child Care Resources Inc

Portsmouth (NH)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Child Care Discount

Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision

Employer paid Short Term Disability &

Life Insurance

ETO earned

403(b) Retirement Plan

Discounts on childcare tuition rates

Paid holidays

Staff Appreciation Weeks

Educational Grants

SELA discounts on auto, electricity, …

Job summary

Great Bay Kids in Portsmouth, NH, seeks an HR Coordinator to support day-to-day people operations, including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance. You will partner with the Director of Staffing to align HR activities with our mission and values, ensuring a fair, compliant, and equitable workplace culture.

Responsibilities include end-to-end recruiting, benefits tracking, employee relations support, and maintaining HR policy adherence across sites.

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2–4 years of experience in an HR, administrative, or people-operations role.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Own the compliance and risk management umbrella associated with HR.
Support consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook guidelines.
Assist with compliance related to federal and state labor laws.
Track compliance documentation and support audits, inspections, and documentation requests as needed.
Assist with benefits administration and training tracking.
Serve as the primary point of contact for staff to raise HR-related issues or concerns.
Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, time off, and employment practices.
Provide best-practice guidance to directors and support supervisors with employee relations documentation and corrective action tracking.
Sit in on conflict resolution meetings, providing best practices and guidance to directors.
Assist in resolving routine employee issues by providing guidance and escalating concerns appropriately.
Promote fair, consistent, and respectful workplace practices.
Own the tactical arm of recruiting: getting out into the community, circulating recruitment materials, and building partnerships with local colleges and organizations to meet candidates where they are.
Steward the interview process end-to-end, with an emphasis on moving candidates through the process quickly and thoughtfully.
Design onboarding process
Post job openings, review resumes, and coordinate interviews.
Attend job fairs and hiring events.
Manage background and reference checks.
Partner with the Director of Staffing, who sets recruitment priorities and oversees onboarding systems, to ensure recruiting efforts align with the organization's staffing model.