HR Coordinator

Support the daily operations of the human resources department by maintaining employee records, coordinating onboarding and offboarding processes, scheduling interviews, processing HR transactions in the HRIS, and responding to employee inquiries on HR policies and benefits. Assist with benefits enrollment, compliance reporting, and HR project coordination to ensure smooth HR service delivery across the organization.

Median salary: $62,000. Projected growth to 2033: 6% (as fast as average) - steady demand across all industries. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $62,000
Entry-level: $40,000 - $52,000
Senior: $88,000+
Growth by 2033: 6% (as fast as average) - steady demand across all industries
Demand: Stable
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-45 hours/week
Stress: Moderate

What you'd do

People interaction: Extensive
Team vs solo: 60% Team / 40% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: Low

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 1-3 years
Years to senior: 4-7 years
Career switching: Easy
Typical student debt: $20,000 - $45,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

HRIS Data Entry & Reporting (Workday / ADP / BambooHR)
Onboarding Process Coordination
Benefits Enrollment Administration
I-9 & E-Verify Compliance
HR Policy Documentation
ATS Scheduling & Coordination

Soft skills

Organizational Skills
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Communication
Discretion
Customer Service

Technical complexity: Low

Typical career path

HR Assistant
HR Coordinator
HR Generalist
HR Manager
HR Director