Senior HR Coordinator - Mission-Driven Admin & HR Support

Homeward Bound; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Homeward Bound is seeking a Senior Human Resources Coordinator to provide day-to-day administrative support for the HR function in Novato, CA. The role serves as a first point of contact for employees, maintains confidential files, and supports onboarding, recruitment, and benefits.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will assist with investigations, trainings, meetings, and organization-wide priorities, ensuring timely, accurate records and accessible processes across the team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, HR coordination, or a related administrative role.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Basic working knowledge of California and federal employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with HR software (ADP Workforce Now preferred), Microsoft Office, and applicant tracking systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for routine employee HR questions and requests, escalating complex matters.
• Prepare offer letters, employment changes, separation letters, and other routine HR correspondence using approved templates and processes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files and keep employee information current in ADP Workforce Now.
• Coordinate onboarding, background checks, job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and related recruitment logistics.
• Assist with routine benefit enrollment and access questions, track outstanding documentation and HR deadlines, and coordinate follow-up as appropriate.
• In partnership with and under the direction of the HR Manager, assist with investigations, employee meetings, performance documentation, trainings, employee engagement, and other priorities.

Skills

HR coordination

Administrative support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Office

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Homeward Bound is seeking a Senior Human Resources Coordinator to provide day-to-day administrative support for the HR function in Novato, CA. The role serves as a first point of contact for employees, maintains confidential files, and supports onboarding, recruitment, and benefits.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will assist with investigations, trainings, meetings, and organization-wide priorities, ensuring timely, accurate records and accessible processes across the team.