Human Resources Coordinator

LHH; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading HR consulting firm is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator in Charlotte, NC. The role will support day-to-day HR operations, ensuring a positive employee experience and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have 3–5 years of HR experience, strong interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position requires a proactive approach to employee relations and reporting tasks, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their HR career.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR administrative functions.
• General understanding of employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for employee questions.
• Assist with employee relations inquiries.
• Maintain employee personnel files for compliance.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to handle sensitive information

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

aPHR, PHR, or SPHR certification

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator for a contract-to-hire opportunity with a growing organization. This position will support day-to-day HR operations across the full employee lifecycle and partner closely with HR leadership to promote a positive employee experience, ensure compliance, and maintain accurate HR records.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys being a key point of contact for employees, and is comfortable working with sensitive/confidential information.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions and requests, providing timely and professional support
• Assist with employee relations inquiries, documentation, exit interviews, and offboarding processes
• Communicate HR initiatives, policy updates, benefits information, and company programs to employees
• Support engagement initiatives that promote employee satisfaction and retention
• Partner with managers and supervisors to support effective communication and employee relations practices

Compliance & HR Administration

• Maintain employee personnel files and ensure confidentiality and compliance with federal/state requirements
• Support HR compliance efforts including E-Verify, COBRA initiation, FMLA and Leave of Absence requests, ACA reporting, and required workplace postings
• Assist with unemployment claims responses, employment verifications, and documentation requests
• Maintain accurate HRIS data including attendance, training records, benefits updates, and employee status changes
• Support Affirmative Action and EEO-1 reporting processes as needed

Benefits Administration

• Assist with benefits administration including change reporting, invoice review, claims support, and employee communication
• Ensure accurate processing of benefit enrollments, terminations, and employee updates

Reporting & Auditing

• Compile HR reports and generate data from HRIS systems as needed
• Support audits related to payroll, benefits, salary adjustments, and compliance tasks
• Monitor and maintain documentation for salary increases/adjustments
• Assist with recruiting efforts for exempt/non-exempt roles and temporary staffing needs
• Coordinate onboarding processes and conduct new employee orientations
• Deliver safety training materials to new hires and ensure completion documentation is captured

Safety Support

• Promote and reinforce the company’s safety culture
• Ensure proper distribution and documentation of safety training and PPE requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related HR experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong knowledge of HR administrative functions and general employment practices
• General understanding of federal and state employment laws
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with employees at all levels
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism, integrity, and discretion
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• aPHR, PHR, or SPHR certification (or willingness to obtain within 12 months)
• Experience with HRIS systems and reporting tools

Performance Expectations (KPIs may include)

• Timely completion of monthly HR reporting
• High accuracy in benefits processing, onboarding, and employee data entry
• Timely completion of compliance-related tasks (ACA, postings, documentation, etc.)
• Strong employee satisfaction and responsiveness to internal HR requests
• Consistent completion of required HR training and continuing education