Human Resources Coordinator

attractionsupportservices; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WonderWorks Panama City Beach is seeking an HR Coordinator to join our team at the upside-down theme park. You will manage recruiting, onboarding, and employee records to support a dynamic, inclusive workplace.

This on-site role requires knowledge of HRIS, payroll processing, and compliance, plus the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Prior experience in high-volume entertainment venues is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in human resources.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR management, business management, or HR certification preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume entertainment venue preferred.
• Must be able to work onsite and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, completes, and processes all tasks and paperwork required in recruiting and onboarding.
• Process and maintain all employee records for new hires, transfers, changes in status, terminations, benefits enrollment and compensation changes.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions.
• Conducts new hire orientation ensuring safety, training, and policies are read and acknowledged.
• Handles investigations, complaints, terminations, worker's compensation and unemployment claims, leaves, etc.
• Processes weekly payroll, reviewing time sheets, tips and commissions, and updating status changes and benefits.
• Lead and execute employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive company culture.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Time management

HRIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR management or related

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Do you have a knack for creating wonder and sparking imaginations? Flip everything you know about work upside-down! WonderWorks Panama City Beach is looking for dynamic people to join our team. WonderWorks is an indoor amusement park that combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands‑on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark is looking for anHR Coordinatorto join our team! As theHR Coordinatorat our upside‑down theme park, you'll cultivate a vibrant workplace where every team member thrives. From streamlining recruitment processes to ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of growth and inclusion, you'll play a pivotal role in making our workforce as WONDERful as our attractions!

Responsibilities:

• Prepares, completes, and processes all tasks and paperwork required in the recruiting and onboarding process including but not limited to posting job openings, screening applicants, reviewing resumes, implementing and sending assessments, scheduling interviews, hosting job fairs, new hire background screening, offer letters, etc.
• Process and maintain all employee records for new hires, employee transfers, changes in employment status, terminations, benefits enrollment, changes in compensation, disciplinary action, performance evaluations, leave requests, PTO, etc.
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
• Conducts new hire orientation ensuring all safety, training, and policies are read, understood, and acknowledged
• Handles investigations, complaints, terminations, worker's compensation claims, unemployment claims, leaves, etc.
• Processes weekly payroll, reviewing time sheets, entering reported tips and commissions while ensuring all status changes, benefits enrollment, and/or compensation changes are up to date and accurately reflected in the pay period
• Lead and execute employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive company culture: gather feedback from employees, implement employee recognition programs, organize employee events, coordinate training programs to support professional development, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong computer and Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.)
• Ability to comprehend written and verbal communication
• Ability to work any shift including nights, weekends, holidays, and weather conditions
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and make reasonable & ethical decisions
• Experience working with HRIS systems
• Reliably commute- position is fully onsite
• 3+ years of experience working in the Human Resources field
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or business management or HR Certification preferred
• Previous management experience in an attraction, theme park, or high-volume entertainment venue environment is preferred
• Ability to stand, sit and walk throughout the work area for prolonged periods
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Job Types: Full-time

WonderWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are subject to background checks. On-the-job training is provided upon joining. Regular attendance is required.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills.