HR & People Operations Coordinator

The HR &amp; People Operations Coordinator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day HR and people operations functions at Marx Brothers, ensuring employees and managers receive responsive, consistent, and well-organized HR support throughout the employee lifecycle.<br /><br />This role owns the administration and coordination of key HR processes including recruiting, hiring, performance management, employee relations, benefits, payroll, employee records, policies, compliance, and HR systems.<br /><br />The HR &amp; People Operations Coordinator works closely with the VP of Finance, Chief of Staff, Communications &amp; Engagement Lead, department leaders, and outside employment counsel to ensure people practices are consistent, compliant, and aligned with company needs and culture.<br /><br />Key Responsibilities<br />HR &amp; People Operations<br /><br />Serve as a trusted resource to employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, workplace matters, and other people-related questions.<br /><br />Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and administer core HR processes including policies, leave programs, PTO, benefits, promotions, compensation changes, transfers, leaves, and terminations.<br /><br />Partner with Finance on payroll, compensation, benefits, and other employee-related processes.<br /><br />Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, documentation, systems, and employee support.<br /><br />Coordinate and support recruiting and hiring across office and plant positions, including job postings, applicant tracking, interview coordination, candidate communication, and hiring administration.<br /><br />Partner with hiring managers throughout the interview and selection process.<br /><br />Prepare offer letters and coordinate background checks, pre-employment requirements, drug screens, and new hire documentation.<br /><br />Maintain job descriptions and PI profiles and support compensation benchmarking for new positions, promotions, and evolving roles.<br /><br />Continuously improve recruiting processes and candidate experience.<br /><br />Onboarding, Offboarding &amp; Performance Management<br /><br />Own new hire setup and onboarding administration within Paycor and other applicable systems, ensuring required documentation, I-9 verifications, and employment records are completed accurately and timely.<br /><br />Partner with the Communications &amp; Engagement Lead and Administrative Coordinator to create a welcoming and consistent onboarding experience.<br /><br />Coordinate employee departures and offboarding requirements.<br /><br />Coordinate and administer the company's performance management process and semiannual performance review cycle.<br /><br />Partner with leadership and Communications &amp; Engagement Lead to improve goal setting, performance reviews, development planning, and ongoing feedback processes.<br /><br />Support managers with performance issues, performance improvement plans, corrective actions, and related documentation.<br /><br />Employee Relations<br /><br />Serve as an initial point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and workplace matters.<br /><br />Handle employee relations matters with discretion and confidentiality and partner with the VP of Finance on sensitive or complex matters.<br /><br />Maintain appropriate documentation and escalation complex employee relations matters, investigations, legal concerns, or other significant issues as appropriate.<br /><br />Help ensure employees and managers understand and consistently follow company policies and expectations.<br /><br />Compensation, Benefits &amp; Compliance<br /><br />Support administration of employee benefit programs, including enrollment, changes, communications, and documentation.<br /><br />Conduct market compensation research and benchmarking and support Finance and leadership with compensation planning, bonus programs, and benefit reviews.<br /><br />Work closely with the VP of Finance and outside employment counsel to support compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.<br /><br />Maintain required employment documentation, records, policies, postings, and acknowledgments and support administration of the employee handbook and company policies.<br /><br />People &amp; Culture<br /><br />Partner with the Communications &amp; Engagement Lead and Administrative Coordinator on employee recognition, onboarding, engagement initiatives, and other employee experiences.<br /><br />Support employee surveys, feedback initiatives, and other mechanisms for understanding the employee experience.<br /><br />Provide HR support for company-wide people initiatives and organizational changes.<br /><br />Help ensure People &amp; Culture initiatives are effectively implemented across both office and plant employees.<br /><br />Contribute ideas and recommendations for continuously improving the employee experience and People &amp; Culture function.<br /><br />Qualifications<br /><br />Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.<br /><br />3–5 years of human resources, people operations, or related experience preferred.<br /><br />Working knowledge of core HR practices, employment policies, benefits administration, recruiting, and employee records.<br /><br />Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; Paycor experience preferred.<br /><br />Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.<br /><br />Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with exceptional attention to detail.<br /><br />Comfortable working independently while knowing when to escalation issues or seek additional guidance.<br /><br />Practical, solutions-oriented approach with a willingness to take ownership and follow through.<br /><br />Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br /><br />Why Join Us?<br /><br />The stability and values of a century-old family business paired with the energy and innovation of a rapidly growing company.<br /><br />An opportunity to make an impact and help shape the future of a legacy brand evolving into a modern industry leader.<br /><br />Competitive salary and benefits package.<br /><br />Retirement savings options, paid time off and holidays, and professional development opportunities.<br /><br />A collaborative, supportive culture where high performance is recognized and rewarded.<br /><br />Final candidates must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screening.<br /><br />Marx Brothers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran).<br /><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr