Human Resources Coordinator

Thorlabs designs and manufactures components, instruments, and systems that enable photonics technologies. The Human Resources Coordinator provides administrative support for day-to-day HR operations in Jessup, Maryland and Sterling, Virginia, including onboarding and offboarding, employee support, HR information maintenance, engagement programs, recruitment, and HR projects.

What you'll do:

• Executing various administrative tasks related to supporting standard business operations, including employee engagement activities, maintaining TV monitors and other administrative tasks as required
• Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions
• Responsible for related onboarding and offboarding process including prepare, compile and complete new hire paperwork in preparation for Orientation; validates I-9 verifications; request ID badge, exit interviews and Termination process
• Updates and maintains relevant employee information on company intranet sites (Paychex, UKG and D365)
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of the Employee Engagement, Wellness Program and College career fair
• Handles employment and wage verifications as well as accurately complete state forms as required
• Assist TQE with safety protocols
• Assist the HR Manager, HRBP and HR Generalist with HR projects
• Assist with recruitment and interview process
• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work related tasks in a manner that is in compliance with all Company policies and procedures
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments
• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position

What they're looking for:

• Experience: 1-2 years' experience of Human Resources experience
• Proficient in MS office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Ability to operate most standard office equipment
• Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Good to Excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills
• Excellent telephone and oral communications skills
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Travel to Sterling, VA at least once a week may be required

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• A generous PTO package
• A 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement