Human Resources Coordinator

Rising-Tide-HR; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Tide HR is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator in San Luis Obispo, CA. This in-person role offers hands-on exposure to the full HR lifecycle, including onboarding, compliance, employee relations, payroll support, and policy administration.

You will work with an HR Business Partner and a team to deliver high-quality service to clients while building foundational HR experience for early-career professionals.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in HR, administrative roles, or related fields
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organization and follow-through
• Clear, professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for daily HR operations, including file management, data entry, scheduling, and general coordination
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth employee experience
• Maintain accurate employee records and support compliance efforts, including documentation audits and updates
• Help prepare HR communications, forms, and reports as needed
• Support recruiting efforts by posting jobs, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates

Skills

HR experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

HR or Business Administration degree

Job description

Rising Tide HR Human Resources Coordinator San Luis Obispo, CA Full time Company website

San Luis Obispo, CA - The Human Resources Coordinator plays a key supporting role in delivering smooth and effective HR operations for a growing portfolio of clients. This position is ideal for an early-career HR professional seeking broad exposure across the full HR lifecycle, including compliance, policy development, onboarding, employee relations support, project coordination, and day-to-day operational tasks. Working closely with an assigned HR Business Partner, and in collaboration with the broader HRBP team, the HR Coordinator provides structured administrative support, contributes to client-specific initiatives, and ensures consistent, high-quality service delivery. This role requires strong attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting both internal HR functions and client-facing needs.

About Rising Tide HR

We want to enable founders and business leaders to focus on the strategy and future of their businesses while having the time to stay close to their passions.Rising Tide HR has worked with businesses from 1 to 20,000 employees, helping them scale and develop their teams. We assist in operationalizing and automating your processes for fast growth and reduced cost, work side-by-side with your team to provide creative solutions to attract and retain employees, and support all HR-related matters.

Description

This is an in person position based in our San Luis Obispo, California office. Approximately 75% of the role will be spent working on site with clients throughout San Luis Obispo County, with the remaining approximately 25% performed remotely.

To effectively meet the on site requirements of this role, applicants should currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance of San Luis Obispo County. Candidates who do not currently live within the local commuting area will not be considered.

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Human Resources Coordinator to support our growing team. This role is perfect for someone at the early stages of their HR career who wants hands‑on experience across all areas of Human Resources, from compliance, policy creation, onboarding, employee support, project management and HR operations. This position includes dedicated hours for multiple clients in the capacity of HR Coordinator, working collaboratively with the assigned HR Business Partner and offering project support across the HR Business Partner team.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for daily HR operations, including file management, data entry, scheduling, and general coordination.
• Assist with the onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring a smooth and professional employee experience.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support compliance efforts, including documentation audits and updates.
• Help prepare HR communications, forms, and reports as needed.
• Support recruiting efforts by posting jobs, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates.
• Assist with timekeeping, payroll preparation tasks, and benefits administration as needed.
• Provide friendly, efficient support to employees and managers, helping resolve basic HR questions or routing inquiries appropriately.

Requirements:

• 1+ year of experience in HR, administrative roles, or related fields.
• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (or currently pursuing a degree/certification).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organization and follow-through.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow in the HR field.
• Clear, professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Why This Role Is Great for Someone Starting Their HR Career:

• You’ll gain real, hands‑on experience across HR operations, compliance, and employee relations.
• You’ll work closely with seasoned HR professionals who will support your growth and development.
• You’ll build foundational skills that prepare you for future HRBP, Generalist, or Specialist roles.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.

At Rising Tide Human Resources, we specialize in providing tailored HR solutions designed to empower businesses with confidence. Our commitment is to celebrate the individuality of each business, offering a customized approach to Human Resources that not only aligns but supercharges your company's goals and objectives.

• Talent Acquisition
• Performance Management
• Compliance and Risk Management
• HR Systems & Administration
• Employee Engagement
• Diversity & Inclusion

At Rising Tide HR, we proudly embrace diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic, to apply.