Hiring HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Assist with all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
• Maintain both hard and digital copies of employees' records.
• Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks and issuing employment contracts.
• Assist with performance management procedures.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.
• Coordinate training sessions and seminars.
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff.
• Produce and submit reports on general HR activity.
• Assist with payroll and ad-hoc HR projects.
• Support other assigned functions.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.

Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want HR Coordinators with these core skills. If you want to work as an HR Coordinator, focus on the following.

• Applying strong written communication skills for correspondence, reports and other company materials
• Using HR and payroll software systems
• Maintaining knowledge of current employment laws
• Organizing orientations, training sessions, interviews and performance reviews

Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your HR Coordinator toolbox and broaden your career options.