Human Resources Coordinator

GFT; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Competitive PTO

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator in Mechanicsburg, PA, to join our HR team. This role follows a hybrid work model and requires regular attendance at our Mechanicsburg office.

The position supports HRIS administration, data entry, and pre-employment requirements, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 1–2 years of professional HR or operations experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Customer-service orientation with proactive follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Process a full range of HRIS transactions (promotions, status changes, manager changes).
• Provide data integrity support for HRIS transactions.
• Provide data to internal stakeholders on request.
• Initiate background investigations.
• Support pre-employment requirements (new hire data, background checks, I-9).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

HRIS

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

GFT is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join our Human Resources Team in Mechanicsburg, PA! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Mechanicsburg, PA office.

GFT's Strategic Services

The GFT Strategic Services team, which includes Human Resources, Legal,Accounting & Finance, Office Operations, IT Services and Marketing & Communications, are essential for managing and supporting the company's global operations. Strategic Services is part of a broader strategy to transform the business and improve efficiency. The support of this amazing team of professionals is the backbone of our ability to deliver infrastructure consulting and design services.

What you'll be challenged to do:

The HR Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting core Human Resources operations witha strong focus on HRIS administration and data entry, date integrity, and pre-employment requirements. This is an excellent career opportunity for a motivated HR Coordinator who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Process a full range of HRIS transactions, including promotions, status changes, manager changes, etc.
• Provide data integrity support for HRIS transactions, ensuring accurate data is entered, resolving discrepancies, etc.
• Provide data to internal stakeholders upon request
• Initiate background investigations
• Support pre-employment requirements, such as entering new hire data in HRIS, initiating background checks, I-9 verification, etc.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What you will bring to our firm:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• 1-2 years of professional experience supporting HR or business operations
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and follow through
• Customer-service orientation with a proactive mindset and strong follow-up skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Effectively work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to engage with individuals across various levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

What we prefer you bring:

• Experience with Workday strongly preferred

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $70,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Sponsorship not offered for this position.

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time