Human Resources Coordinator

Hornig Companies Inc.; Saint Louis Park, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornig Companies, a long-standing family-owned residential property management company in Saint Louis Park, MN, seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to support payroll, benefits, and compliance. You will help with benefits administration, leave management, and HRIS tasks, while ensuring accurate records and regulatory compliance.

You will also assist with talent acquisition, onboarding, annual reporting, audits, and employee recognition, contributing to a positive, compliant workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent HR experience.
• 1–3 years of hands-on HR or payroll processing experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required; prior HRIS/payroll system experience preferred.
• Ability to sit/stand at a desk for long periods; occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Clear communication with applicants, employees, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing: collect, verify, and process payroll data with accurate timekeeping and tax withholdings.
• Benefits & COBRA administration: coordinate benefits, open enrollment, invoices, and COBRA notices.
• Leave of Absences: manage LOA (FMLA, disability, state leaves) with vendor collaboration.
• Workers’ Compensation: coordinate reporting and claims tracking.
• Talent acquisition support and pre-employment screening: post jobs, manage candidate flow, schedule interviews, screenings.
• Onboarding & orientation: conduct new-hire orientations, I-9 verifications, onboarding workflow.
• HRIS & records maintenance: keep employee files and ensure data privacy/compliance.
• Compliance, audits & annual reporting: stay updated on laws; conduct file/I-9 audits; assist with OSHA/ACA reporting.
• Employee recognition: oversee milestones and staff appreciation initiatives.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Payroll system

Job description

Hornig Companies has been recognized as a Top Workplace every year since 2016, thanks to the employees who make us exceptional.

Join Hornig Companies, a team of hard-working individuals who truly care about their residents and coworkers. For over 65 years, our family-owned and operated residential property management company has provided individuals and families with homes, not just apartments. Our staff are valued for their individual knowledge, experience, character and personality. We're a place where our core values of trust, integrity and respect are not just words- our ownership and employees live these values every day.

The Human Resources Coordinator supports our growing team by delivering collaborative, detail-oriented assistance across core HR functions, including payroll, benefits, and compliance. This is a great opportunity for an individual who thrives on variety, takes pride in the details, and brings a genuine enthusiasm for helping coworkers succeed.

What would my responsibilities include?

• Payroll Processing: Collect, verify, and process payroll data, ensuring accurate timekeeping, tax withholdings, and wage adjustments.
• Benefits & COBRA Administration: Coordinate daily benefits operations, execute open enrollment, reconcile monthly invoices, and ensure timely processing of COBRA notices.
• Leave of Absences: Collaborate with our leave of absence vendor to manage leaves of absence (FMLA, disability, state leaves).
• Workers’ Compensation: Coordinate prompt reporting and claims tracking for workers’ compensation.
• Talent Acquisition Support and Pre-Employment Screening: Post employment opportunities across recruiting platforms, manage candidate flow, assist with interview scheduling, and initiate and track candidate pre-employment screenings
• Onboarding & Orientation: Conduct new-hire orientations, complete I-9 verifications, and coordinate a seamless onboarding workflow for incoming staff.
• HRIS & Records Maintenance: Maintain accurate employee files and records, ensuring strict data privacy and retention compliance.
• Compliance, Audits & Annual Reporting: Stay current on federal, state, and local labor laws; conduct routine file/I-9 audits; and assist with required annual reporting (e.g., OSHA 300 logs, ACA reporting).
• Employee Recognition: Oversee service anniversary milestones and staff appreciation initiatives to support company culture and retention.

What do other employees like about working at Hornig Companies?

• Culture of positivity
• Small-company family values inside a growing organization that invests in technology, well-maintained buildings and over 65 years of ownership stability
• Ownership that respects your knowledge, trusts you to do your job and appreciates your contributions
• Opportunity to work with peers that share camaraderie and a passion for their profession
• All employees are eligible for year-end discretionary bonuses
• Full benefits package with paid time off and 401(k) match

What should I bring to the team?

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (or equivalent practical HR experience).
• 1–3 years of hands-on experience preferred in human resources, or payroll processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required and prior experience operating an HRIS/payroll system preferred.
• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk, operating a computer, monitor, and phone (typically 75%+ of the day).
• Frequent use of hands, wrists, and fingers for keyboarding, data entry, sorting physical files, and operating standard office equipment.
• Occasional movement across office facilities to file records, distribute mail/materials, conduct new-hire building tours, or set up meeting rooms.
• Ability to occasionally lift and transport materials weighing 10 pounds regularly, 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to clearly exchange accurate information in person, over the phone, and via email with applicants, employees, and external vendors.
• Essential functions may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations in accordance with the ADA.

Hornig Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug Free Workplace and Equal Housing Provider