HR Coordinator: People & Recruiting Specialist

AbilityLinks; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AbilityLinks in Manchester, CT is hiring an HR Coordinator to support front-line associate relations and hourly recruiting. The role provides administrative support to the local HR team and helps plan HR meetings, events, and programs for the distribution center.

You will work with various stakeholders, manage Leave of Absence and payroll-related matters, and assist with job fairs, orientations, and reporting. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with accuracy.
• Experience with HR processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee basic associate relations, including Leave of Absence filing, benefits assistance, payroll concerns, and HR systems navigation.
• Lead hourly recruiting activities: postings, screening, interviews, background/drug checks, offers, and onboarding paperwork.
• Support virtual and onsite job fairs with logistics planning.
• Conduct new hire orientation for large groups, covering policies and benefits.
• Process time and attendance for payroll and LOA reporting.
• Support site engagement and internal communications needs.
• Handle clerical tasks: filing, meetings, and coordinating supplies.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

AbilityLinks in Manchester, CT is hiring an HR Coordinator to support front-line associate relations and hourly recruiting. The role provides administrative support to the local HR team and helps plan HR meetings, events, and programs for the distribution center.

You will work with various stakeholders, manage Leave of Absence and payroll-related matters, and assist with job fairs, orientations, and reporting. Travel up to 10% may be required.