STS Technical Services is hiring a Human Resources Coordinator (HR Coordinator) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity supporting HR administration, employee onboarding, Workday data management, I-9 compliance, employee records, and workforce operations within a manufacturing environment.

We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented HR professional with experience managing employee documentation, maintaining accurate HR records, and providing reliable administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 1 to 2+ years of HR administrative or coordination experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential employee information while managing multiple priorities.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Coordinator plays a central role in the daily operations of the HR department, ensuring employee documentation is processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements.

Reporting to the HR Manager, this position supports employee onboarding, status changes, offboarding, Workday administration, HR documentation, and employee inquiries.

The HR Coordinator also serves as a Tier 1 point of contact for routine employee questions, allowing HR Business Partners and Specialists to focus on more complex employee relations and HR matters.

This role requires strong attention to detail, organizational discipline, and the ability to support HR operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

HR Documentation and Compliance

• Prepare disciplinary forms and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and formatting standards
• Process new hire paperwork, including offer acknowledgments, new hire packets, and required compliance documentation
• Complete and verify Form I-9 documentation for new employees, ensuring compliance with federal requirements and established deadlines
• Process employee status changes, including transfers, promotions, pay adjustments, and leaves
• Process employee terminations and ensure all required documentation is complete and properly routed
• Maintain accurate employee files in both physical and digital formats
• Ensure employee records remain audit-ready and compliant with applicable recordkeeping and retention requirements

HR Systems and Workday Administration

• Enter and update employee information in Workday
• Process new hires, employee status changes, and terminations within the HR information system
• Conduct regular audits of HR system data to identify and correct discrepancies
• Help prevent data errors that could affect payroll processing or HR reporting
• Generate standard Workday reports as requested by the HR Manager, HR Business Partners, or Payroll

Employee Onboarding and Offboarding

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees
• Schedule onboarding requirements and track completion of necessary paperwork
• Support first-day and first-week readiness for new hires
• Serve as a point of contact for new employees with administrative questions
• Coordinate offboarding logistics associated with employee terminations
• Ensure offboarding documentation and HR system updates are completed on schedule

HR Meetings, Training, and Events

• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for HR meetings
• Prepare materials and support arrangements for employee training sessions
• Assist with the coordination of site-level HR events
• Track training attendance and completion records as required

Employee Support and HR Coordination

• Serve as the first point of contact for routine employee questions regarding HR policies, paperwork, and general processes
• Provide Tier 1 administrative support to employees
• Identify inquiries that require additional HR expertise and direct them to the appropriate HR Business Partner or Specialist
• Support HR Business Partners by organizing and preparing documentation for employee relations cases
• Maintain professional, approachable communication with employees and HR colleagues
• Handle sensitive employee information with discretion and confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 2+ years of experience in an HR administrative, HR Coordinator, or HR Generalist support role
• Working knowledge of Form I-9 compliance requirements
• Understanding of standard new hire and employee termination documentation
• Hands-on experience working with a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to respond to routine employee questions clearly and professionally
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information appropriately
• Comfortable working onsite full-time in a manufacturing environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Workday HRIS

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, supporting daily HR operations within a manufacturing facility.

The Human Resources Coordinator will interact regularly with employees, HR Business Partners, HR Specialists, Payroll, and management while maintaining employee records, processing documentation, and responding to routine HR inquiries.

The role requires the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment while balancing administrative responsibilities, employee support, and time-sensitive compliance requirements.

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading companies across the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and industrial sectors.

We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities in human resources, administration, manufacturing, engineering, technical operations, and business support throughout the United States.

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If you’re looking for Human Resources Coordinator jobs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and have experience with Workday, HR administration, onboarding, employee documentation, or I-9 compliance, we encourage you to apply today.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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