Human Resources Coordinator - Full Time

Boomtown Biloxi; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in Biloxi, MS, seeks an HR Assistant to support recruitment efforts, greet applicants, manage the ATS, and coordinate new hire paperwork and trainings. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in HR or related office work, with strong MS Office skills and clear communication in English.

The position focuses on onboarding, compliance, and engagement initiatives, with responsibilities spanning administrative duties, vendor coordination, and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years in Human Resources or office setting preferred.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access and Word.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment efforts for the property, greeting applicants and guiding them through the process.
• Maintain the Applicant Tracking System, post/remove positions and organize candidate documentation.
• Coordinate with leaders on transfers and approvals, and track progress of requisitions and actions.
• Handle paperwork for new hires, gaming licenses, drug tests, and internal transfers.
• Support team members with questions, escalate issues, and perform HR administrative duties as needed.
• Contribute to new hire orientation, employee engagement and retention events.
• Support property communications, portals and posters as required while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

HR experience

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

Overview

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.

Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being.

• Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position.
• Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supports the internal and external recruitment efforts for the property accordingly.
• Responsible for greeting applicants and employees in a positive, upbeat manner while answering questions, assisting with application process, answering phone calls and administering selection assessments. Responsible for the maintenance of the Applicant Tracking System to include posting and removal of positions and candidate documentation, assists in the review of request for transfers and applications requirements are met of job desired, and tracks transfer process including personnel requisition and personnel action.
• Maintains focus on departmental priorities to align with business needs.
• Ensures completion of the following paperwork processes: new hires, gaming licenses, drug tests and property to property transfers.
• Researches rehire data and forwards to Recruiters for approval.
• Instructs leaders on recruitment/paperwork procedures and processes.
• Assists with Team Member questions/requests and escalates issues as appropriate to ensure prompt resolution.
• Performs Human Resources administrative duties such as: maintaining all office supply par levels, employee records, data input, and research. Prepares Team Member/vendor badges, and new hire in processing packets.
• Assists in preparation for New Hire Orientation and execution of Team Member engagement, wellness, training and retention events.
• Responsible for project management, establishing and meeting timelines, attention to detail and to follow-through
• Assists in developing and maintaining property communication, including but not limited to employee self-service portal, back-of-house hallways, required federal, state and local posters, etc.
• Maintains an upbeat & positive attitude as well as a professional, courteous and friendly demeanor with all Team Members, applicants, and guests.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Maintains complete confidentiality of team member records/issues and protected company information at all times.
• Provides professional assistance in all areas of Wardrobe and HR, including but not limited to Team Member and uniform life cycles, internal communication, Team Member engagement events, and related transactions.
• Maintains an upbeat & positive attitude as well as a professional, courteous and friendly demeanor with all Team Members, applicants, and guests.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.
• Adhere to all departments/company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for any and all duties as assigned by your manager or a member of leadership.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
• One to two years' experience in Human Resources or office setting preferred.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word).
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Must Successfully complete ServSafe Alcohol training certification course.
• Good oral and written communication skills, must be fluent and literate in English.
• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.