Job Description
Job DescriptionTitle: HR Coordinator
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Overview:Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
Hire Type: Direct HireBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401kPay: $21-25/hr Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
Job Summary:
- The HR Coordinator plays a key role in supporting daily human resources operations at a manufacturing facility in Indianapolis. Primary responsibilities include payroll assistance, employment eligibility verification (I-9), and coordinating new employee onboarding and orientation. This position is well suited for a bilingual (English/Spanish) HR professional with 1–3 years of experience who enjoys hands-on employee interaction and maintaining efficient, compliant HR processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Duties:
- Payroll Administration: Support accurate and timely payroll processing by reviewing time records, identifying and resolving discrepancies, and preparing required payroll documentation.
- Employment Compliance: Manage Form I-9 completion and verification, maintain compliance files, and support E-Verify processes when applicable.
- Onboarding & Orientation: Facilitate new-hire orientations, assemble onboarding packets, and ensure all required employment documentation is completed and submitted.
- HR Recordkeeping: Maintain employee files and data within HRIS and payroll systems; assist with reporting and document management.
- Employee Assistance: Act as an initial point of contact for HR-related inquiries, providing support in both English and Spanish.
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with HR, Safety, and Operations teams to support employee needs and HR initiatives.
- General HR Support: Assist with benefits enrollment guidance and contribute to additional HR projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 1–3 years of experience in HR coordination, payroll support, onboarding, or a related administrative function.
- Full bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Working knowledge of payroll processes and employment eligibility documentation (Form I-9).
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn HRIS and payroll platforms.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.