People Operations & Onboarding Coordinator

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Germantown, MD is seeking an HR Coordinator to manage recruiting coordination, onboarding, compliance tracking, and employee engagement. You will ensure data integrity in HRIS and payroll systems, deliver new hire orientation, and support compensation and benefits administration to create a welcoming employee experience.

You'll work with the HR Generalist on policy adherence, reporting, and special projects while maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent service to

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in HR, business administration, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 2 years in HR, recruiting coordination, or admin roles in manufacturing/defense.
• Proficient with HRIS and Microsoft Office; strong organization and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting coordination, including scheduling interviews, posting requisitions, and maintaining candidate communication.
• Process new hire onboarding, including background checks, I-9 verification, and orientation logistics.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity across systems.
• Plan and deliver new hire orientation training, covering company policies, benefits, and key systems, while ensuring a welcoming onboarding experience.
• Support compensation and payroll processes by verifying employee data changes and status updates.
• Help coordinate employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and internal communications.
• Track compliance requirements, including trainings and export control documentation as applicable.
• Prepare HR reports, metrics, and presentations for leadership review.
• Serve as first point of contact for routine employee questions, escalating complex issues to the appropriate HR Generalist.
• Support offboarding processes, including exit interviews and separation documentation.
• Assist with special projects related to talent management and HR process improvement.

Skills

HR coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leonardo DRS in Germantown, MD is seeking an HR Coordinator to manage recruiting coordination, onboarding, compliance tracking, and employee engagement. You will ensure data integrity in HRIS and payroll systems, deliver new hire orientation, and support compensation and benefits administration to create a welcoming employee experience.

You'll work with the HR Generalist on policy adherence, reporting, and special projects while maintaining confidentiality and delivering excellent service to