Human Resources Coordinator

Aleron; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 31,684 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Temporary Human Resources Coordinator in Buffalo, NY. This in-person role reports to the headquarters office Monday through Friday and supports HR and payroll functions for employees across locations.

Responsibilities include screening applicants, coordinating interviews, processing background checks, onboarding, orientations, and helping with payroll and 401k tasks. A BA/BS in HR and 2 years of HR experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in HR is required.
• BA/BS in Human Resources is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel; familiarity with HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Screen applicants based on job descriptions and departmental needs.
• Schedule and attend in-person and virtual interviews.
• Process background checks and new-hire onboarding paperwork.
• Conduct new hire orientations on the first day.
• Coordinate performance reviews and employee communications.
• Assist HR Generalist with payroll and 401k tasks.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Research & analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS in Human Resources

Tools

HRS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Human Resources Coordinator

Location: Buffalo, NY

Employment Type: Temporary

Industry: HR

Compensation: $23-35/hr

Schedule: Monday - Friday business hours

About the Opportunity:

Our client has an immediate need for a Temporary Human Resources Coordinator. This position is an in-person position that requires the candidate to report to the headquarters office Monday - Friday. This position is directly responsible for assisting the Human Resources Department in the overall coordination of the human resource and payroll functions. Candidate utilizes knowledge of human resources processes to provide support for all employees at all locations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Screens applicants based on job description and departmental needs.
• Schedule and attend all in-person and virtual interviews to ensure compliance.
• Process background checks through the background check provider platform.
• Process on-boarding for new hires and compile all new hire paperwork.
• Conduct new hire orientations on new employees' first day.
• Coordinate the performance review process.
• Send new hire bios on the new employees' first day.
• Prepare and send birthday announcements.
• Process employee perk raffle prizes.
• Management of the company merch inventory.
• Assist the HR Generalist with payroll and 401k functions as needed.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• 2 years of experience in HR

What Sets You Apart:

• BA/BS in Human Resources with minimum 2 years of experience in related area.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to problem-solve and seek resolution to issues as they arise.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to research and analyze information to be applied to situations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel, and HRS systems.

Additional Information:

After you apply, you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.