Human Resources Coordinator

HR Jobs; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Human Resources Coordinator at Midatlantic Employers' Association supports daily HR operations including onboarding, offboarding, benefits, payroll, recruiting, and compliance while handling sensitive information confidentially. This onsite, full-time role in West Chester, PA requires a high school diploma (HR/Business degree preferred) and hands-on experience with HRIS and benefits processing.

You will maintain records, assist with payroll, coordinate training, and support employee

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; degree in HR/Business preferred.
• Experience in HR operations: onboarding, payroll, benefits, recruiting support.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with HRIS and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, and training activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll preparation, including data review and audit support.
• Coordinate benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, employee inquiries, and billing reconciliation.
• Serve as a resource to employees on policies, benefits, payroll, time-off programs, and other HR 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 and 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

HRIS proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Degree in HR or Business administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

The Human Resources Coordinator supports daily HR operations for the Midatlantic Employers' Association, helping coordinate onboarding and offboarding, benefits and payroll administration, recruiting support, and HR compliance activities. The position also acts as a trusted point of contact for employees and managers while ensuring confidential handling of sensitive information.

Location and Schedule

• Location: West Chester, PA (onsite)


• Work setup: Requires onsite work in the West Chester, PA office location


• Shift: First Shift


• Employment: Full Time (40 hours per week)


• Start time: Flexible start time

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent


• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, and training activities


• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data


• Assist with bi-weekly payroll preparation, including data review and audit support


• Coordinate benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, employee inquiries, and billing reconciliation


• Serve as a resource to employees on 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

Required Qualifications

• 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 with 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

Technology and Tools

• Microsoft Office


• HRIS

What Makes You Successful

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organization


• Commitment to helping employees through excellent internal customer service


• Proactive, resourceful approach with a focus on continuous improvement


• Comfort working collaboratively while handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism