Human Resources Coordinator - Second Shift

Job Description
The Human Resources Coordinatorassists with the administration of the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources functions and duties. The HR Coordinator supports the Sr. Human Resources Manager and other department management with HR related matters.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high level of trust, confidentiality, good judgment and collaboration.
• Work closely with associates, managers and senior leaders of the organization.
• Perform duties using HRIS database systems
• Maintain confidential HR files
• Maintain associate confidence and protect operations by keeping Human Resource information confidential
• Welcome new associates to the organization by assisting with new hire orientation and new hire paperwork
• Conduct general clerical duties, supporting the human resource department activities as needed
• Complete various filing and data entry tasks
• Assist with processing of employment status changes
• Strong decision making and problem solving abilities
• Receive and screen communication to the HR Department including telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail messages
• Provide assistance using independent judgment to determine which require priority attention; and facilitate communication
• Maintain calendar, schedule appointments, meetings and conferences
• Ability to handle confidential matters and act discreetly with solid judgment
• Assist with various research projects and/or special projects
• Assist with exit interviews
• Assist with investigations and addressing associate relations matters
• Excellent professional communication; written and oral
• Understand the company's policies and procedures
• Facilitate benefits open enrollment and associate engagement surveys
• Provide general Human Resources support by serving as one of the first points of contact for associates, managing or escalating issues as necessary
• Prepare and process weekly payroll for Company/Agency associates
• Maintain and tracks HR data and metrics
• Report generation and auditing/tracking maintenance
• Assist with Leave of Absence related matters
• Additional duties as assign by manager

Scope

• Staff supervision and development - No
• Decision Making - Limited
• Travel -0%
• Location - HFT Distribution Center

Requirements
Job Qualifications - Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college education a plus
• Minimum of 6 months recent experience in an HR department, preferably a fast paced environment
• Microsoft Office knowledge a plus - MS Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
• Experience with UltiPro, Matrix and KRONOS strongly preferred

Job Qualifications - Skills

• Must have superior communication skills with a team player attitude
• Must demonstrate exceptional multitasking and organization
• Must maintain strict confidentiality

Physical Requirements
General office environment requiring ability to:

• stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
• speak and listen to others in person, via digital meeting (such as Zoom) and over the phone
• use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
• lift up to 15 lbs.

Safety

• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

The anticipated rate for this position is $26.88 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as early access to pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 152 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 64 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.
About Harbor Freight Tools
We're a family-owned business with over 45 years as a national tool retailer, and with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We are a $7 billion company with over 1,450 stores in 48 states, 27,000+ Associates, and one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country.