Job Description
Join our award-winning HR team at PeopleFirst Solutions as an HR Coordinator with comprehensive paid training! We're seeking motivated individuals with a passion for people operations to launch their careers in human resources. This role offers hands-on experience in all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations. Our structured 12-week training program covers HRIS systems, California labor laws, and best practices – no prior HR experience required!
Enjoy a collaborative environment in downtown San Diego with competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a clear path to HR Specialist roles. If you're organized, empathetic, and eager to grow in HR, we want to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Support full-cycle recruitment: job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer management
- Manage employee onboarding: new hire paperwork, orientation scheduling, and benefits enrollment
- Maintain accurate HR records in our HRIS system and ensure compliance with federal/state regulations
- Coordinate training programs and professional development initiatives for staff
- Assist with employee relations: resolving inquiries, conducting exit interviews, and supporting performance management
- Prepare HR documentation: contracts, policy updates, and compliance reports
- Support HR initiatives including engagement surveys and recognition programs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn HRIS systems
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Customer-service mindset with problem-solving aptitude
- Valid California driver's license (for occasional off-site meetings)
- Eagerness to complete comprehensive HR training program