Human Resource Coordinator

Natera; Pleasanton, San Carlos (CA, CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and companyholi

Additional wellness and work-life bene

Job summary

Natera is seeking an HR Operations Coordinator to support day-to-day HR operations, focusing on onboarding and offboarding temporary employees. The role reports to the Manager, HR Operations and collaborates with internal partners to process transactions and maintain records.

The Coordinator will assist HRIS administration, testing, and process improvements, while supporting data quality, reporting, and employee inquiries. This role emphasizes confidentiality and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Two years of HR experience including onboarding and HR operations.
• Experience processing transactions and maintaining data in an HRIS; Workday preferred.
• Experience supporting temporary employees, consultants, or staffing agency relationships preferred.
• Experience with HRIS reporting, data audits, system testing, or bulk data uploads preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding for temporary employees, including documentation, system setup, and orientation.
• Coordinate offboarding at end of temporary assignments with personnel transactions and documentation.
• Support HRIS administration, reporting, testing, and process improvements.
• Run and validate recurring and ad hoc HRIS reports; monitor data quality.
• Respond to employee inquiries via HR ticketing system and other channels.
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding for consultants as assigned.
• Maintain personnel records in Workday, Allworks, and other systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Workday

Allworks

HR ticketing systems

Job description

The HR Operations Coordinator supports day-to-day HR operations, with primary responsibility for onboarding and offboarding temporary employees. Reporting to the Manager, HR Operations, this role processes personnel transactions, responds to employee inquiries, and coordinates with internal partners.

The Coordinator also supports the HR Operations Analyst with HRIS administration, reporting, system testing, process improvements, and special projects.

Primary Responsibilities

Temporary Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

• Coordinate onboarding for temporary employees, including required documentation, system setup, and new hire orientation.
• Partner with staffing agencies, IT, and other stakeholders to complete onboarding requirements and meet start dates.
• Coordinate offboarding at the end of temporary assignments, including personnel transactions, notifications, and documentation.
• Support completion of Form I-9 and employment eligibility verification requirements.
• Collect and track required education and certification documentation from new and current temporary employees.
• Assist with consultant onboarding and offboarding as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and complete personnel records in Workday, Allworks, and other applicable systems, following record retention requirements.
• Process approved changes to compensation, department, manager, work location, shift, and other employment information.
• Create and update job codes and related system records according to established procedures and approvals.
• Support bulk data changes through Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) uploads, including preparing files, validating data, reviewing results, and retaining supporting documentation.

HRIS & Process Support

• Assist the HR Operations Analyst with testing and implementing HRIS updates, workflows, and new processes.
• Troubleshoot routine system issues, document findings and resolutions, and elevate issues as needed.
• Develop process documentation and job aids, and assist with training HR Coordinators on system transactions and updated processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and the employee experience.
• Support new operational initiatives, including international employee onboarding processes, as assigned.

Reporting & Data Quality

• Run, validate, and distribute recurring and ad hoc HRIS reports.
• Perform monthly data audits, investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and coordinate corrections through resolution.
• Collect and summarize data to support HR programs, compliance activities, and operational decisions.

Employee Support & Communications

• Respond to temporary employee and stakeholder inquiries through the HR ticketing system and other channels, documenting actions and escalating issues as needed.
• Prepare and distribute approved communications, including compensation and assignment-end letters.
• Respond to employment verification requests.

HR Programs & Special Projects

• Assist the HR Operations Analyst with implementing and administering HR programs.
• Support special projects by clarifying requirements, tracking deadlines, conducting research, and organizing information.
• Communicate project status, outstanding items, and potential delays, coordinating with internal partners to complete assigned work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compliance & Confidentiality

• Follow company policies, established procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Support compliance audits by gathering documentation and assisting with corrective actions.
• Protect confidential employee and business information.
• Escalate compliance questions and exceptions to the appropriate HR partner.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant HR experience, including onboarding, personnel records, or HR operations.
• Experience processing transactions and maintaining data in an HRIS required; Workday experience preferred.
• Experience supporting temporary employees, consultants, or staffing agency relationships preferred.
• Experience with HRIS reporting, data audits, system testing, or bulk data uploads preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, timely work.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on outstanding items.
• Sound judgment in recognizing exceptions and determining when to elevate issues.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with employees, managers, and cross-functional partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.
• Familiarity with Allworks and HR ticketing systems preferred.
• Working knowledge of employment eligibility verification and personnel recordkeeping requirements.
• Ability to learn new systems and explain processes clearly to others.

Compensation & Total Rewards

This range reflects a good-faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer at the time of hire. Final compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and skills considerations.

This positionis also eligible for additional compensation and benefits throughNatera’s robust Total Rewards program, including:

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and company holidays

Additional wellness and work-life benefits

Compensation Range

$25.47 - $31.84 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace environment, and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Inclusive collaboration benefits our employees, our community and our patients, and is critical to our mission of changing the management of disease worldwide.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

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