Human Resources Coordinator

EDC; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

EDC is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support the Human Resources Leader. This role handles payroll, onboarding, offboarding, and recruitment, while educating staff on policies and ensuring compliance. It is not a remote position and does not require travel.

Ideal candidates will have experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS, strong confidentiality, and the ability to build relationships across teams. EDC emphasizes a professional workplace culture and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll, HRIS, and recruiting.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Run payroll and manage expenses for the company.
• Lead recruitment and interview process, track candidates in HRIS.
• Process onboarding and offboarding in HRIS.
• Support performance review preparation.
• Serve as primary HR contact for routine inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS proficiency

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee relations

Education

Experience in construction field

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

EDC is one of the most respected construction companies in the country, with a geographic reach that covers the entire Eastern United States. EDC’s diverse expertise in project types includes retail, entertainment, multifamily, self-storage, sports and recreation, and industrial. Since 1990, we've been building not just structures, but also a strong community of skilled professionals.

The Opportunity

EDC is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to assist the Human Resources Leader. This job is for eager learners who are comfortable with shifting priorities and tasks ranging from administrative functions to payroll and recruiting. They will serve as a key resource for employees by educating new hires and existing staff on company policies and procedures while ensuring consistent compliance across the organization. This role will help foster a positive and professional workplace culture. This is not a remote position. No travel is required.

What You’ll Do

• Payroll and expense management for the whole company.
• Lead the recruitment and interview process. Track status of candidates in HRIS and respond with follow‑up emails throughout the recruiting process.
• Process onboarding and offboarding in HRIS.
• Assist with the preparation of the performance review process.
• Serve as the primary HR contact, responding to routine inquiries and directing complex matters to the Human Resources leader.
• Maintain organized filing system for physical and digital documents to enhance accessibility.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners to facilitate smooth operations.
• Lead new hire orientations and associated onboarding tasks to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Respond promptly to employee questions and requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What We Expect from You

• Proficiency with Paylocity or other HRIS.
• Experience working in a construction‑related field preferred.
• Proven experience or interest in payroll, HR, or talent acquisition.
• Build strong relationships with employees across various levels and groups.
• Strong sense of urgency, ownership, and follow‑through.
• Ability and desire to work collaboratively with team members.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding pay, personal information, and other HR proprietary information.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is constantly required to hear and sit. This position requires frequent talking and occasionally lifting, carrying, handling, grasping, feeling, and light physical effort. The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to loud, depending on specific work areas and activities.

All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

The hourly range for this position is $24 to $26 per hour. However, if you possess additional experience or valuable skills that could benefit the enterprise, you may be eligible for higher compensation.