Job Description
Join our award-winning HR team at PeopleFirst Partners and become the heartbeat of our employee experience! We're seeking a dynamic HR Coordinator to drive our people-first culture in sunny San Diego. You'll manage the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment to offboarding—while ensuring compliance with California labor laws. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development, and a collaborative environment where your HR expertise truly matters.
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end recruitment process: job postings, screening interviews, and offer negotiations
- Manage new hire onboarding: coordinate orientation, paperwork, and IT setup
- Administer employee benefits programs: enrollments, changes, and wellness initiatives
- Maintain HRIS databases with 100% accuracy for 200+ employees
- Support HR compliance: I-9 verifications, unemployment claims, and policy updates
- Organize employee engagement events and recognition programs
- Assist with performance review cycles and training coordination
- Act as primary HR contact for employee relations inquiries
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years HR coordination experience in fast-paced environments
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday/BambooHR preferred)
- Strong knowledge of California labor regulations (AB5, FEHA, etc.)
- Exceptional communication skills for employee interactions
- PHR/SPHR certification or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion