Human Resources Coordinator

Salary Range $30.00 - $35.72 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Job Shift Day

Education Level 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage None

Category Human Resources

Description

Comunilife Inc. is looking for a Junior Human Resources Generalist and Benefits Coordinator to join its Human Resources team. The Human Resources Junior Generalist and Benefits Coordinator supports the Human Resources Department in executing core HR functions, with a focus on onboarding, recruitment coordination, benefits support, and employee engagement. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HR policies and procedures. This position is eligible for Comunilife's generous benefits and paid time off package.

Essential duties:

Electronic Employee File Management

• Create and maintain electronic personnel files for all new hires within 1–2 days of onboarding.

• Collect, scan, and upload all onboarding documents to the HRIS system within one week of the employee’s start date.

• Ensure timely updates to employee profiles with new documents and changes.

Onboarding Support

• Assist new hires with completing electronic onboarding documents and verifying identification per USCIS I-9 requirements.

• Review onboarding forms for accuracy and completeness, including:

• Background check applications

• Employment verifications (via phone, email, or portal)

• Reference checks

• Complete verification processes within 10 business days of onboarding.

• Provide weekly onboarding status updates to the HR Director and VP of HR.

• Confirm completion of onboarding and notify HR leadership.

New Hire Set up and Communication

• Send welcome emails to new hires with start date, location, supervisor info, and job description.

• Follow up to collect signed job descriptions and upload them to the electronic personnel file.

• Notify relevant departments (program management, finance, IT, HR) of confirmed start dates.

• Coordinate employee account setup and access requests.

Benefits Coordination

• Monitor benefit eligibility for new hires and send reminders for enrollment deadlines.

• Respond to general employee inquiries regarding benefit plans.

• Assist in monthly benefits bill audits and reconciliation with the HR Manager.

• Participate in benefits information sessions and support Q&A with employees.

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Track and notify management of employee anniversaries and birthdays; submit monthly updates for the Employee Newsletter.

• Follow up with managers on 30-, 60-, and 90-day employee progress.

• Conduct 30-day employee surveys and share feedback with HR leadership to support retention

strategies.

Recruitment Coordination

• Pre-screen candidate resumes based on job descriptions and program needs.

• Participate in pre-screen interviews with the Recruiter and/or HR Director.

• Share qualified resumes with hiring managers and assist in scheduling interviews.

• Request and track candidate assessment forms from hiring managers.

• Support internal open house events and external recruiting initiatives.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirement:

Associates degree is required with at least 3 years of experience within a Human Resources department assisting in general Human Resources functions or Bachelor's degree preferred with at least 2 year of experience providing general Human Resources services.

Comunilife is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.