Senior HR Coordinator

Job Description

Senior HR Coordinator | Not Specified

The Tone:
This is a full-time role providing advanced administrative and operational support to the Human Resources function. The Senior HR Coordinator ensures the smooth execution of HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle, covering onboarding, HRIS management, compliance, and employee support. This position serves as a key liaison between employees, managers, and HR leadership, playing a crucial role in maintaining HR efficiency and compliance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Senior HR Coordinator
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Vienna, VA

• Team: Reports to HR leadership
• Mission: Ensures smooth, compliant, and efficient HR operations across the employee lifecycle.
• Tech Stack: HRIS systems (Paycom, Workday, ADP, BambooHR), Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• HR Operations: Coordinate daily HR operations, manage HRIS records, and support HR metric tracking to ensure efficient and accurate administrative functions.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: Lead the full onboarding and offboarding processes, including logistics, documentation, and compliance, while ensuring a positive experience for employees.
• Employee Support & Relations: Serve as the first point of contact for employee inquiries on HR policies and benefits, providing support and escalating complex issues as needed.
• Compliance & Benefits Administration: Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, administer I-9 processes, and manage employee benefits enrollment and leave programs.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements for HR workflows and support the implementation of new HR systems and strategic initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, demonstrating strong foundational knowledge of HR processes and employment law basics.
• Experience: 3–5+ years of direct HR coordination or generalist experience, with proficiency in HRIS systems such as Paycom, Workday, ADP, or BambooHR.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, alongside bi-lingual fluency in English and Spanish.
• Bonus: An HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) or experience supporting multi-state and high-growth organizations.