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We are a well established, event-based food and beverage company seeking a motivated, people-focused Recruiting, Staffing & HR Coordinator to help recruit, develop, and support our team.
This role is primarily focused on recruiting, staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and training, while also supporting day-to-day HR functions. This is not a senior HR position; however, candidates should have a basic working knowledge of HR principles and employment practices and a desire to continue developing their HR experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruiting, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
- Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for high-volume event staffing.
- Coordinate event staffing, employee scheduling, and shift coverage.
- Anticipate staffing needs and proactively recruit for upcoming events.
- Manage new-hire onboarding, orientation, documentation, and employee records.
- Serve as a resource for routine employee questions and escalate complex HR matters when appropriate.
- Learn our food & beverage operation from the ground up to effectively support and train employees.
- Assist with new-hire training and track employee training progress.
- Maintain and improve training materials, SOPs, onboarding resources, and operational procedures.
- Support leadership in employee development, engagement, and retention.
Qualifications
- 2–3 years of recruiting, staffing, HR, hospitality, or related experience.
- Working knowledge of HR principles and employment practices.
- Experience recruiting and staffing hourly and tipped employees preferred.
- Hospitality, food & beverage, or event experience is a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized, proactive, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong computer skills, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Schedule & Work Environment
This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, event-driven business. The ideal candidate wants to be part of the operation—not simply work behind a desk.
Flexibility is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules and business needs. Attendance at every event is not expected, but this role requires visibility within the operation to support staffing, training, onboarding, and employee needs and will require live event specific work.
Compensation & Growth
$25–$30/hour based on experience, with performance-based bonus eligibility following a successful 90-day introductory period and opportunity for continued growth within the company
Pay: $25.48 - $30.68 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in human resources operations coordinator jobs.
- 1-3 years of HR operations, HR coordinator, or HR administrative experience
- Proficiency in HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or SAP SuccessFactors
- Knowledge of benefits administration, onboarding workflows, and I-9 compliance
- Strong data entry accuracy and experience maintaining employee records
- Associate or bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or aPHR certification preferred but not always required
Tips for Your Human Resources Operations Coordinator Job Search
Tailor your resume to HRIS platforms
List every HR information system you've worked in, including version or module where you can. Hiring managers scan for Workday, ADP, or SAP SuccessFactors by name, and a generic 'HRIS experience' line won't pass an applicant tracking system screen.
Quantify process improvements you've owned
HR operations roles are process-heavy, so your resume needs to show outcomes, not just duties. Describe onboarding workflows you streamlined, compliance audits you completed, or error rates you reduced so your impact is concrete and easy to evaluate.
Filter openings by the compliance scope they require
Some human resources operations coordinator roles focus on benefits administration, others on I-9 compliance, payroll coordination, or policy documentation. Matching your strongest compliance area to the posting's requirements before you apply increases your fit and your interview callback rate.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists human resources operations coordinator openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for HR operations roles typically walk through real situations: a payroll discrepancy, a benefits enrollment error, or a compliance deadline you had to meet under pressure. Prepare two or three specific examples where you diagnosed a process problem and resolved it.
Negotiate scope, not just compensation
When you receive an offer, ask which HR systems you'll own, whether you'll have a hand in process improvement projects, and what growth into an HR generalist or specialist path looks like. Scope clarity at the offer stage prevents misalignment in the first six months.
Human Resources Operations Coordinator Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most human resources operations coordinators?
The most active employers for human resources operations coordinators right now are BJ's Wholesale Club, UNFI, and Pilgrim's, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, large financial services firms, and enterprise technology companies tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many human resources operations coordinator jobs are remote?
About 34% of human resources operations coordinator openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by employer size and industry. Sub-functions like HRIS data management, benefits coordination, and HR reporting tend to be the most remote-friendly, while roles that involve onboarding new hires in person or managing physical employee files are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a human resources operations coordinator?
Start by earning a degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or build equivalent experience through administrative or operations support roles. Gain hands-on exposure to an HRIS platform, even through a part-time or contract position. Earning an entry-level certification like the aPHR signals HR-specific commitment to employers. From there, target coordinator roles that emphasize the sub-function you know best, whether that's benefits, onboarding, or compliance.
Can you get hired as a human resources operations coordinator with little experience?
Yes, many employers will hire candidates with one to two years of administrative, payroll, or operations support experience if they can demonstrate familiarity with HR processes and a working knowledge of at least one HRIS platform. Highlighting experience with employee data, compliance checklists, or benefits open enrollment, even in a support capacity, makes a strong case. An aPHR or SHRM-CP certification also helps offset a shorter direct HR background.
What does the human resources operations coordinator interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds, starting with a recruiter phone screen focused on your HR systems experience and background. A hiring manager interview follows, typically scenario-based, covering how you've handled onboarding errors, compliance deadlines, or employee data issues. Some organizations add a practical exercise, such as correcting a sample I-9 or walking through how you'd manage an open enrollment period, before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to human resources operations coordinator jobs?
You can find and apply to human resources operations coordinator jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, whether that's HRIS administration, benefits coordination, or HR compliance, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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