Human Resources Coordinator

Southeast Building Supply Interests Inc.; Cullman (AL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Building Supply Interests Inc. is seeking an Human Resources Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support across HR functions. You will handle onboarding, benefits, retirement plans, recruiting, employee records, compliance, and HRIS administration for multiple locations.

In this role you will serve as a resource for employees and managers, maintain confidential files, and help ensure HR processes are accurate, timely, and compliant across the organization.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of HR, benefits, administrative, or related experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a service-oriented approach.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams).
• Willingness to learn HRIS, benefits, recruiting, and other HR tech platforms.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple locations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, including I-9/E-Verify, background checks, documentation, and HRIS updates.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process routine changes within the HRIS.
• Support benefits and 401(k) administration, enrollments, eligibility tracking, and vendor follow-up.
• Serve as initial contact for routine HR questions; escalate complex matters to HR Manager.
• Support recruiting activities: job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, background checks, candidate communication.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and HR documentation per policies and retention requirements.
• Provide admin support for leaves, workers' compensation, and HR compliance activities.
• Prepare routine HR reports, conduct data audits, and assist with HR system data integrity.
• Support open enrollment, performance reviews, and employee communications.
• Assist with onboarding and HR administration for acquisitions and new locations.
• Address other HR directives as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion/Confidentiality

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS (Paylocity)

Job description

Description

The Human Resources Coordinator provides administrative and operational support across key Human Resources functions, including onboarding, benefits, retirement plans, recruiting, employee records, compliance, and HRIS administration. This role serves as a resource for employees and managers while helping ensure HR processes and employee information are completed accurately, consistently, and timely across multiple operating locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate new hire onboarding and offboarding, including I-9/E-Verify, background checks, required documentation, and HRIS updates.


• Maintain accurate employee records and process routine employee changes within the HRIS.


• Support benefits and 401(k) administration, including enrollments, eligibility tracking, employee communications, routine questions, required notices, and vendor follow-up.


• Serve as an initial point of contact for routine employee HR questions and escalated complex matters to the HR Manager.


• Support recruiting activities, including job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, background checks, and candidate communication.


• Maintain confidential personnel files and HR documentation in accordance with company policies and record-retention requirements.


• Provide administrative support for leave programs, workers' compensation, and other HR compliance activities.


• Prepare routine HR reports, conduct data audits, and assist with maintaining accurate information across HR systems.


• Support open enrollment, performance review processes, employee communications, and other recurring HR initiatives.


• Assist with employee onboarding and HR administration associated with acquisitions and new locations.


• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• One to three years of Human Resources, benefits, administrative, or related experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and employee requests in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and service-oriented approach.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion when handling sensitive employee information.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.


• Ability to learn and effectively utilize HRIS, benefits, recruiting, and other HR technology platforms.


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to recognize when matters should be escalated to HR leadership.


• Ability to work collaboratively with employees and leaders across multiple locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Human Resources in a multi-location organization.


• Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Paylocity or a similar system.


• Experience supporting benefits administration, 401(k) administration, recruiting, onboarding, and employee records.


• Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, I-9/E-Verify, and general employment compliance requirements.


• Experience supporting employees across multiple states.


• Experience within the building materials, lumber, distribution, manufacturing, construction, or a similar industry.


• SHRM-CP, PHR, or interest in pursuing a Human Resources certification is a plus.