We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Coordinator to support core HR operations for a manufacturing organization in Richmond, Virginia. This Contract position will focus on creating a smooth employee onboarding experience, maintaining accurate personnel records, and helping ensure day-to-day HR processes run efficiently. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and comfortable working with HR systems while supporting compliance-related activities and pre-employment screening steps.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees, including collecting employment documentation, preparing orientation materials, and helping employees complete required pre-start steps. Manage background screening workflows and follow up on outstanding items to keep recruitment timelines on track. Maintain employee data within HR information systems and update records with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality. Provide administrative support across HR functions, including document management, correspondence, and routine process coordination. Assist with compliance-related tasks by organizing files, reviewing required documentation, and helping HR practices align with company policies and employment standards. Partner with managers and internal stakeholders to communicate onboarding status, answer process questions, and resolve routine HR coordination issues. Support audits of personnel files and HR records to confirm completeness, consistency, and proper retention of documentation. Contribute to process improvement efforts within HR administration by identifying inefficiencies and helping implement more streamlined workflows. Experience supporting onboarding and general HR administrative activities in a detail-oriented work environment. Working knowledge of candidate screening coordination and pre-employment documentation processes. Familiarity with HRIS platforms and confidence entering, updating, and reviewing employee information. Understanding of HR compliance practices, including recordkeeping, confidentiality, and policy-driven documentation. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting. Clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with employees, managers, and cross-functional teams. High attention to detail and discretion when handling sensitive employee information. TalentMatch ® Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .