Human Resources Coordinator

Jobtailor; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri is seeking an entry-level HR/Recruiting Support professional who can coordinate interviews, post openings, screen resumes, and assist recruiters through the end-to-end process. You will maintain records in ATS/HRIS and help with background checks and onboarding.

The role emphasizes strong organization, excellent communication, and confidentiality, with opportunities to support events, reporting, compliance, and employee inquiries in a fast-paced HR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, business, psychology, communications, or related field

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Post job openings on company career sites, job boards, and social media platforms
• Screen resumes, source passive candidates and conduct initial candidate outreach as needed
• Assist recruiters and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Facilitate pre-employment requirements, including background checks and employment verifications
• Support recruiting events, job fairs, and university outreach initiatives
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and follow-up
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, orientation scheduling, and system access requests
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR information systems (HRIS)
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits
• Assist with benefits administration and annual enrollment activities
• Support employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and company events
• Help prepare HR reports, metrics, and audits
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Assist with document management, policy acknowledgments, and personnel file maintenance
• Provide administrative support for performance management and training programs
• Manage HR department calendars and scheduling
• Prepare employment-related documents, correspondence, and reports
• Coordinate meetings, trainings, and employee communications
• Ensure confidentiality and security of employee information
• Support special HR and Talent Acquisition projects as assigned

Skills

Recruiting Support

Onboarding

Resume Screening

Interview Coordination

Background Checks

Employee Records Management

HR Reporting

Document Management

Benefits Administration

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Paylocity

Job description

• Coordinate and schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers
• Post job openings on company career sites, job boards, and social media platforms
• Screen resumes, source passive candidates and conduct initial candidate outreach as needed
• Assist recruiters and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Facilitate pre-employment requirements, including background checks and employment verifications
• Support recruiting events, job fairs, and university outreach initiatives
• Ensure a positive candidate experience through timely communication and follow-up
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including new hire paperwork, orientation scheduling, and system access requests.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR information systems (HRIS)
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits
• Assist with benefits administration and annual enrollment activities
• Support employee engagement programs, recognition initiatives, and company events
• Help prepare HR reports, metrics, and audits
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Assist with document management, policy acknowledgments, and personnel file maintenance
• Provide administrative support for performance management and training programs
• Manage HR department calendars and scheduling
• Prepare employment-related documents, correspondence, and reports
• Coordinate meetings, trainings, and employee communications
• Ensure confidentiality and security of employee information
• Support special HR and Talent Acquisition projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or a related field
• 0–2 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Administrative Support, or a related field
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service
• Preferred: Internship or professional experience supporting HR or recruiting functions
• Familiarity with HRIS and/or Applicant Tracking Systems, experience with Paylocity is a plus but not required
• Basic knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• HR certification interest or progress toward SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar credentials.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while effectively coordinating recruitment processes, onboarding activities, and maintaining HR information systems. Proficient in communication and confidentiality, with a foundational understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Recruiting Support
• Employment Law Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Recruiting
• Onboarding
• Resume Screening
• Interview Coordination
• Background Checks
• Employee Records Management
• HR Reporting
• Document Management
• Benefits Administration
• Time Management

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Professionalism

Certifications & Qualifications

• SHRM-CP
• PHR

Industry Keywords

• Talent Acquisition
• Recruitment
• Employee Engagement
• Compliance
• HR Best Practices

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• Paylocity