People Operations Coordinator: Hybrid HR Admin & Benefits

Hearst; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Dependent care reimbursement

Job summary

MHK is seeking a hands-on People Operations Coordinator in Tampa for a hybrid role. You will support onboarding, benefits enrollment, leave administration, and HR systems across the employee lifecycle. Work closely with People leaders to ensure accurate records, timely responses, and compliant processes.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in HR administration, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS systems. A degree is preferred and PHR/SHRM-CP coursework is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in HR administration with hands-on responsibility for employee records and payroll/benefits support.
• Experience with benefits administration, leave management, and employment documentation is required or preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Answer routine questions about policies, processes, benefits, and HR systems; route escalations; support ATS and benefits platforms.
• Process employee transactions in Oracle HCM and maintain accurate records; support data checks and audits.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and review PTO accruals; resolve routine discrepancies with Payroll.
• Assist in benefits enrollment, life events, and monthly vendor reports; submit invoices to Finance.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding, prepare records and checklists, and partner with People team.
• Provide leave and accommodation information; track deadlines and escalate sensitive issues.
• Coordinate immigration documents and status with employees and counsel; report to third-party administrator.
• Create and manage employee surveys; support engagement initiatives and project calendars.
• Schedule exit interviews and summarize themes for leadership review.
• Support additional admin tasks as assigned.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll support

Benefits administration

Leave management

HR systems

Excel

Outlook

Word

Teams

Oracle HCM

ATS

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

PHR/SHRM-CP coursework or certification a plus

Tools

MS Office

Oracle HCM

Job description

MHK is seeking a hands-on People Operations Coordinator in Tampa for a hybrid role. You will support onboarding, benefits enrollment, leave administration, and HR systems across the employee lifecycle. Work closely with People leaders to ensure accurate records, timely responses, and compliant processes.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in HR administration, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS systems. A degree is preferred and PHR/SHRM-CP coursework is a plus.