Human Resources Coordinator

Tailwind Applied Sciences; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tailwind Applied Sciences in Oklahoma City is seeking an HR Coordinator to support talent acquisition and HR programs. You will source, screen, coordinate, and onboard candidates to ensure staffing needs are met efficiently.

The role also provides admin support for employee records, benefits, compliance, and training. You will coordinate onboarding, maintain files, respond to routine HR questions, and help with open enrollment and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in HR, business admin, or related field.
• 2+ years recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR experience.
• Experience recruiting for construction, manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trades.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting platforms and candidate sourcing techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly, skilled trade, and professional roles.
• Create and post job advertisements on Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, and company pages.
• Source qualified candidates through online platforms, social media, referrals, job fairs, and networking events.
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct phone screenings and initial candidate assessments.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain candidate communications throughout the hiring process.
• Perform reference checks and assist with background screening processes.
• Prepare and distribute offer letters and employment documentation.
• Track recruitment metrics and maintain ATS.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Represent the company at job fairs, community events, and workforce development programs.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation activities.
• Maintain employee files and HR records.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and inquiries.
• Support HR compliance and recordkeeping.
• Assist with employee training coordination and documentation.
• Process status changes, terminations, and data updates.
• Respond to routine HR policy inquiries and assist with engagement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Interview coordination

Candidate screening

Education

Associate's degree in HR or related field

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS/ATS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The HR Coordinator is primarily responsible for supporting the organization's talent acquisition efforts while assisting with key human resources functions. This role focuses on sourcing, screening, coordinating, and onboarding candidates to ensure staffing needs are met efficiently. In addition, the HR Coordinator provides administrative support in employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and employee record management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly, skilled trade, and professional positions.
• Create and post job advertisements on platforms such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, and company career pages.
• Source qualified candidates through online recruiting platforms, social media, referrals, job fairs, and networking events.
• Review resumes and applications to identify qualified candidates.
• Conduct phone screenings and initial candidate assessments.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Maintain candidate communications throughout the hiring process.
• Perform reference checks and assist with background screening processes.
• Prepare and distribute offer letters and employment documentation.
• Track recruitment metrics and maintain applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Represent the company at job fairs, community events, and workforce development programs.

Human Resources Support (20-30%)

• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation activities.
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment and benefits-related questions.
• Support HR compliance initiatives and recordkeeping requirements.
• Assist with employee training coordination and documentation.
• Process employment status changes, terminations, and employee data updates.
• Respond to routine employee questions regarding company policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Support annual open enrollment and other HR programs.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and company information.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting for construction, manufacturing, industrial, or skilled trade positions is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of recruiting platforms and candidate sourcing techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS/ATS systems.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZipRecruiter, and ATS platforms.
• Knowledge of onboarding and employee benefits processes.
• Ability to develop recruiting strategies for hard-to-fill positions.
• Strong customer service mindset and relationship-building skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to job sites, recruiting events, and career fairs may be required.