HR Onboarding Coordinator

About the role

• Location: Garden City, NY (Onsite, Monday-Friday)
• Department: Human Resources
• Reports to: HR Manager

About the Role

Metro PT is seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy HR Coordinator to join our growing Human Resources team! This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning processes end-to-end, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to grow within HR.

You'll play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, with a strong focus on onboarding, compliance, and backend HR processes. This position offers hands-on exposure to multiple areas of HR and the opportunity to contribute ideas that help improve how we work.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Coordination & Support

• Assist with interview scheduling
• Support sourcing efforts and candidate pipeline development.
• Support student engagement and relationship-building initiatives.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of recruiting events, career fairs, and school presentations/lectures.
• Participate in career fairs, recruiting events, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
• Assist with our referral bonus program

New Hire Onboarding & HR Operations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires from offer acceptance through their arrival at HR Orientation, including:
• Coordinate and monitor pre-employment requirements, including background checks and required documentation.
• Facilitate the onboarding process, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed and submitted to the appropriate departments.
• Coordinate IT access, system accounts, and required training for incoming employees.
• Support the credentialing process, including collecting required documentation and following up as needed.
• Communicate orientation details and instructions to incoming new hires.
• Provide support with immigration processes and related coordination.

Recruiting Administration & Reporting

• Maintain the accuracy of recruiting data, reports, and dashboards.
• Assist with recruiting-related administrative tasks and reporting as needed.

General HR & Administrative Support

• Provide front desk coverage at the Corporate Office as needed.
• Provide backup support to the HR Coordinator.
• Assist with additional HR projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous experience supporting or coordinating new hire onboarding, including preparing paperwork, entering employee information, maintaining records, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.
• Experience with HRIS and recruiting platforms such as Paylocity, Workday, and SmartRecruiters is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (this is a must-have)
• Highly tech-savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive mindset - someone who brings ideas, not just problems
• Comfortable working with minimal direction and taking ownership of responsibilities

Additional Information

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $60,000.00-$65,000.00. Salary is based on various factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geography. Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits are also available, subject to the terms of the Company's plan.