People Operations & Onboarding Specialist

Community Partners in Action, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Life & disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Community Partners in Action, Inc. (CPA) is seeking an HR Coordinator to support recruiting, onboarding, HRIS administration, and employee records. The role requires at least two years of HR or administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to service.

You will handle day-to-day HR operations, maintain data accuracy in Paycom, and collaborate across departments to ensure a smooth Day One experience for new hires. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Human Resources, recruiting, or administrative experience.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• HR certification or HRIS-related training is a plus.
• Experience supporting recruiting and onboarding activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: post positions, source candidates, schedule interviews, conduct screenings, and communicate with candidates.
• New Hire Onboarding: coordinate onboarding activities, verify Form I-9, enter data into HRIS.
• HR Administration & Employee Records: maintain files, ensure data accuracy, process status changes.
• Employee Support: respond to routine inquiries and escalate complex matters as needed.
• Benefits & Compliance Support: assist with benefits enrollment and documentation.
• Offboarding & Reporting: coordinate separations, prepare HR reports and headcount data.
• General HR Support: schedule trainings, provide admin support, handle special projects.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Discretion and professionalism

Verbal and written communication

Customer service

Emotional intelligence

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS experience

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Associate's degree in HR / Business

Bachelor’s degree preferred

HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR) or HRIS training

Tools

Paycom

Job description

Community Partners in Action, Inc. (CPA) is seeking an HR Coordinator to support recruiting, onboarding, HRIS administration, and employee records. The role requires at least two years of HR or administrative experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to service.

You will handle day-to-day HR operations, maintain data accuracy in Paycom, and collaborate across departments to ensure a smooth Day One experience for new hires. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.