Human Resources Coordinator

MEA - MidAtlantic Employers’ Association; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MEA - MidAtlantic Employers’ Association in West Chester, PA is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, payroll, benefits, and recruiting. This full-time role requires onsite work at the West Chester office.

You will maintain HR records, assist with payroll audits, coordinate benefits, and serve as a resource to employees and managers on HR policies. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, professional, and able to handle confidential

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; degree in HR or business preferred.
• Experience in HR, payroll, benefits, or recruiting.
• Demonstrated organizational and confidentiality skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; ability to learn HR systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and training activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Assist with payroll preparation, data review, and audits.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment and inquiries.
• Support recruiting activities and candidate communications.
• Assist with employee relations matters with discretion.
• Support HR projects and internal communications.

Skills

Org skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

MS Office

HR systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems

Job description

• Requires onsite work in West Chester, PA office location

Job Description

Human Resources Coordinator

Location: West Chester, PA

• Full Time (40 hours per week)
• Flexible start time
• Requires onsite work in West Chester, PA office location

Our client produces high-performance, cost-effective signal processing and optical telecommunications solutions for laboratory and industrial applications. They pride themselves on their ability to quickly and accurately capture market requirements and develop innovative solutions despite aggressive time and budget constraints.

They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Coordinator to support the day-to-day operations of their HR department as well as a resource for employees and managers on HR matters.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Coordinator supports a wide range of HR functions, including onboarding, payroll administration, benefits coordination, recruiting, employee engagement, compliance, and HR operations. This position requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain confidentiality while supporting employees across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, and training activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll preparation, data review, and audits.
• Coordinate benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, employee inquiries, and billing reconciliation.
• Serve as a resource to employees regarding company policies, benefits, payroll, time-off programs, and other HR-related topics.
• Maintain HR documentation to support compliance, reporting, and audit requirements.
• Coordinate recruiting activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.
• Assist with cooperative education programs and other internship programs.
• Support employee engagement activities and internal HR communications.
• Assist the HR Manager with employee relations matters and other sensitive issues as needed.
• Coordinate HR projects and process improvements.

Requirements

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, preferred.
• Previous HR, administrative, recruiting, payroll or benefits experience.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn HR systems.
• Dependable, professional, and eager to learn.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

What Makes You Successful

• You are highly organized and can effectively manage multiple priorities.
• You enjoy helping employees and providing excellent internal customer service.
• You are proactive, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

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