Human Resources Coordinator

Commonwealth Financial Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Financial Group is seeking an HR Coordinator to support onboarding, offboarding, and ongoing employee lifecycle activities. The role emphasizes culture, engagement, and a positive people experience while ensuring HR operations align with company values.

You will coordinate recruitment activities, assist with onboarding, respond to employee questions, and help maintain compliant HR records. A collaborative, detail-oriented teammate is ideal.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Human Resources or a related field, preferably in a coordinator or recruiting support role.
• Experience assisting with or supporting full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
• Exposure to employee relations, performance management, and HR operations support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities: postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
• Represent the firm at job fairs, campus events and industry opportunities to grow the talent pipeline.
• Assist with onboarding/offboarding and maintain accurate employee records.
• Support managers and employees on HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Help track performance review completion and supporting documentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Discretion

Multi-tasking

HR software

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

The HR Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, with a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive people experience. This role supports core HR functions with a strong focus on culture, engagement, and the day-to-day people experience. By supporting thoughtful, people-centered HR operations, the HR Coordinator helps ensure that both people and processes are aligned with the company’s values.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Coordinate aspects of the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication
• Represent the firm at job fairs, campus events, and industry recruitment opportunities to support talent pipeline growth
• Partner with hiring managers to maintain job descriptions and ensure a consistent, values-aligned interview experience
• Prepare and extend offer letters under guidance and ensure pre-boarding logistics, new hire documentation, and systems access are completed accurately
• Manage pre-boarding logistics and coordinate new hire documentation and systems access

Employee Relations & Performance

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures
• Support managers and employees by escalating complex employee relations issues
• Assist with performance management activities, such as tracking performance review completion and supporting documentation

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in compliance with legal and organizational requirements
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and assist in implementing best practices
• Contribute to the planning and communication of HR initiatives, such as policy updates, organizational changes, and employee programs
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth implementation and communication of HR programs and initiatives

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance requirements
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization and interact with external parties
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, empathy, and professionalism
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities with a thoughtful, people-focused approach
• Creative, proactive, problem-solving skills, with a willingness to learn and grow
• Comfortable using technology to support HR processes; experience with LinkedIn Recruiter is a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills
• Collaborative spirit with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Human Resources or a related field, preferably in a coordinator or recruiting support role
• Experience assisting with or supporting full-cycle recruitment and onboarding
• Exposure to employee relations, performance management, and HR operations support