HR Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across core HR functions, including managing the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employees and managers regarding routine and specialized HR inquiries.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS systems and manage personnel files.
• Coordinate recruitment activities such as job postings, interview scheduling, and reference checks.
• Manage new hire onboarding, including system access, orientation scheduling, and background check adjudication.
• Support benefits administration, payroll data changes, and workers' compensation claims.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, corporate policies, and DOT driver qualification requirements.
• Manage employee travel and expense credit card processes and vendor administration.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Less than 4 years of experience in an HR administrative or coordination role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience using an HRIS (Workday preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DOT compliance.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Working toward an HR designation (SHRM, CHRP, or CHRL).

Benefits

• Individual development and on-the-job training programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Education assistance program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Various healthcare plan options and 401(k).

About the Company

Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, connecting customers and suppliers through a vast global network. Headquartered in Germany, we operate in over 72 countries with more than 17,500 experts dedicated to service excellence, innovation, and safety.