HR Coordinator

HR Coordinator

LOCATION: Huntsville, AL / Shalimar, FL / Melbourne, FL / Washington, D.C.

JOB STATUS: Full-time, Non-Exempt

CLEARANCE: N/A

CERTIFICATION: SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

TRAVEL: Up to 5%

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Coordinator. This posting is to build a pipeline of qualified candidates for future openings. If your background matches the requirements, we encourage you to apply so we can contact you when a role becomes available.

The successful candidate will be located near one of our key sites and work in a hybrid, in-office schedule at one of the following locations: Huntsville, AL; Shalimar, FL; Kennedy Space Center, FL; or the Washington, DC Metro area. The Human Resources Coordinator provides essential administrative and general support for various HR functions, including employee relations, training and development, compensation, policies and procedures, and metrics/reporting. Reporting directly to the HR Operations Manager, this role plays a crucial part in ensuring HR processes run smoothly and efficiently.

As a self-starter, you will take initiative in supporting day-to-day HR projects, such as onboarding/offboarding, HR administration, and benefits and leave administration. You will assist employees with inquiries related to HR programs, policies, and procedures while collaborating with HR Business Partners to support different divisions. This position is an excellent opportunity to build your skills and take a significant step toward growing your HR career, providing exposure to a wide range of HR functions in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding activities including paperwork, HRIS data entry and coordination with other departments.
• Coordinate new hire orientation sessions and ensure a smooth transition for new employees.
• Interface with Payroll, IT and Division hiring managers to ensure new hires have appropriate system access including email, timesheet and other important items on first day of hire.
• Process all new hire compliance related activities, such as E-Verify, I-9, Background investigations, drug testing and more.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HRIS data.
• Prepare HR-related documents, such as employment verification letters, status change forms, and termination paperwork.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and other HR-related matters.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Process and track HR related items such as Tuition Reimbursements, Employee Referral Bonuses, transfers and promotions.
• Support HR audits, compliance initiatives, and serve on project/operational teams as needed.

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources or related administrative roles.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive material/information as a requirement of this position.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Experience with HRIS systems preferred.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.