Human Resources Coordinator

TriMas Packaging; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TriMas Packaging in Auburn, IN is seeking an on-site Human Resources Coordinator to support daily HR operations at the manufacturing site. You will assist with hourly recruiting, onboarding, HRIS and payroll data entry, benefits administration, and employee relations, collaborating with site leadership and the corporate HR team.

The role emphasizes maintaining compliance, accurate records, and delivering a positive employee experience while supporting HR initiatives and site events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, HR administration, or a related role.
• Experience supporting hourly recruiting and onboarding in a manufacturing or plant environment preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and payroll processes preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate hourly recruiting activities including job postings, candidate scheduling, interview coordination, and communication with applicants.
• Support new hire orientation and onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.
• Assist with attendance tracking and timecard support, including reviewing entries and helping resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate employee records and perform HRIS and payroll data entry as needed.
• Provide administrative support for employee benefits enrollment, changes, and general benefits inquiries.
• Assist with employee relations matters by supporting HR leadership with documentation, employee communications, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain HR documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Support HR initiatives and programs including employee engagement, training coordination, and site events.
• Assist with reporting and data tracking related to HR metrics when required.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, procedures, and resources.

Skills

HR coordination

Recruiting coordination

Onboarding

Payroll & HRIS

Documentation & compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll processing

Job description

The Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day HR operations at the Auburn facility. This role provides administrative and operational support across key HR functions including hourly recruiting coordination, onboarding, HRIS and payroll data entry, benefits administration, and employee relations support.

Working closely with site leadership and the corporate HR team, the HR Coordinator helps ensure HR processes run efficiently while maintaining compliance with company policies and employment regulations. This role plays an important part in supporting a positive employee experience and assisting with HR initiatives that support the Auburn site.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate hourly recruiting activities including job postings, candidate scheduling, interview coordination, and communication with applicants
• Support new hire orientation and onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new employees
• Assist with attendance tracking and timecard support, including reviewing entries and helping resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate employee records and perform HRIS and payroll data entry as needed
• Provide administrative support for employee benefits enrollment, changes, and general benefits inquiries
• Assist with employee relations matters by supporting HR leadership with documentation, employee communications, and follow-up actions
• Maintain HR documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations
• Support HR initiatives and programs including employee engagement, training coordination, and site events
• Assist with reporting and data tracking related to HR metrics when required
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, procedures, and resources

On-Site: This role is required to be on-site 5 days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, HR administration, or a related role
• Experience supporting hourly recruiting and onboarding in a manufacturing or plant environment preferred
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and payroll processes preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidential information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)