Entry Level HR and Recruitment Coordinator
The Entry Level HR and Recruitment Coordinator supports day-to-day HR operations at Confidential Client, focusing on recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee engagement, and office administration. This role ensures smooth HR processes and a positive experience for candidates and employees while contributing to a collaborative and fast-paced organizational environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position overview
The HR and Recruitment Coordinator supports day-to-day HR operations for a growing confidential client in the HR & Recruitment industry. This entry-level, full-time role focuses on recruiting coordination, onboarding, HR operations, employee engagement, and office/administrative support. It’s ideal for an organized, proactive candidate who wants to grow a career in HR and support a collaborative team.
What You’ll Do
- Coordinate candidate scheduling and communications between candidates and hiring managers
- Post and manage job openings across recruiting platforms and track applicants
- Support recruiting workflows, initial candidate screening, and hiring coordination
- Assist with pre-employment checks and onboarding logistics
- Coordinate new-hire orientation and track completion of onboarding tasks and trainings
- Support HR projects, audits, reporting, and improvements to HR operations
- Maintain organized HR systems and confidential employee records
- Order and manage office supplies; support office events and employee engagement activities
- Provide general administrative support to the People team and cross-functional partners as needed
Qualifications
Required
- Ability to work onsite in College Grove, TN (M–F, typically between 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
- Minimum ~1 year of experience in HR, recruiting, administrative support, customer service, or related field (combination of education and experience considered)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally with discretion
- Self-starter with a proactive, team-oriented mindset
- Pursuing or completed Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Communications, Psychology, or related field preferred
Preferred
- Prior experience supporting recruiting or onboarding processes
- Experience with HRIS or applicant tracking systems (Rippling preferred)
- Interest in long-term growth within Human Resources
- Professional, adaptable, service-oriented approach
Compensation & Employment Type
- Employment type: Full-time
- Base salary: $45,000 – $55,000 per year
- Work location: Onsite at the confidential client office in College Grove, TN (see schedule requirement above)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-sponsored life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible paid time off
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Team outings and employee engagement programs
Why this role matters
You’ll be a key operational partner to the People team and hiring managers. In this position you’ll help create a smooth candidate and new-hire experience, keep HR processes running efficiently, and contribute to a positive workplace culture at a growing organization. This role offers hands-on HR experience and strong growth potential for someone building a career in talent acquisition or HR operations.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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