Human Resources Coordinator

Kimley-Horn; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan match

Health coverage

Flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

New parent leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Columbus, OH is seeking an HR Coordinator to support the regional HR team and help deliver a positive employee experience in the office.

You will conduct new hire onboarding, support training programs, process HRIS updates, and assist with employee relations and exit processes. This role offers cross-office collaboration, confidentiality, and growth opportunities within a dynamic, client-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in HR or related field.
• Interest in pursuing PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Experience with HRIS (UKG Pro) a plus; strong MS Office skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and build relationships across levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new hire orientations and onboarding tasks to ensure a positive experience.
• Provide primary support for regional career check-ins.
• Process non-exempt to exempt class changes per federal and state laws.
• Support internal training by assigning participants to programs.
• Organize regional Strong Start training sessions throughout the year.
• Coordinate termination processes, exit interviews, and personnel filing.
• Update HRIS with new hires, changes, and terminations; audit data accuracy.
• Track licensure processes and related job updates.
• Respond promptly to employee questions and assist with employee relations.
• Collaborate with HR Partners on confidential issues and training facilitation.
• Support marketing requests for external clients and regional projects.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Human Resources or related field

Tools

UKG Pro

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for a Human Resources (HR) Coordinator to join our growing Regional HR team in our Columbus office!

This office-based role is located at 7965 North High Street, Suite 200, Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new hire orientations and associated integration tasks to ensure a positive onboarding experience.
• Provide primary support for career check-in process across the region.
• Complete non-exempt to exempt class changes in accordance with federal and state laws.
• Review and support internal training team by identifying and assigning participants to various training programs.
• Organize, prepare, and facilitate regional face-to-face Strong Start training throughout the year.
• Collaborate with HR Partners to conduct and communicate termination process including departure paperwork, exit interviews, and filing of personnel documents.
• Process employee workflow changes or updates in the HRIS, including but not limited to, new hire information, class changes, supervisor changes, and termination information.
• Perform regular audits of HRIS system to ensure accuracy of employee information.
• Review and track employee licensure process and associated job updates.
• Respond promptly to employee questions.
• May collaborate with HR Partner on general employee relations concerns, performance management, team building, complaint/conflict resolution, career development, and training facilitation.
• Respond to marketing requests for external clients and various project pursuits.
• Support special projects that have region-wide and/or company-wide impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in the HR profession, which may include relevant internship and/or post-graduate work.
• Interest in obtaining PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
• Experience with UKG Pro or other HRIS a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel to the regional offices.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication; comfortable building relationships with employees across various levels and groups.
• Strong time management skills; capable of managing and balancing multiple tasks/priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and follow-through.
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively with team members within the region, as well as across the company.
• Visibility of work requires attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and discretion with confidential information.

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.