HR Onboarding Coordinator

Location: Garden City, NY (Onsite, Monday–Friday)
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: HR Manager
About the Role
Metro PT is seeking a highly organized, tech-savvy HR Coordinator to join our growing Human Resources team! This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning processes end-to-end, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to grow within HR.
You’ll play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, with a strong focus on onboarding, compliance, and backend HR processes. This position offers hands-on exposure to multiple areas of HR and the opportunity to contribute ideas that help improve how we work.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment Coordination & Support
Assist with interview scheduling
Support sourcing efforts and candidate pipeline development.
Support student engagement and relationship-building initiatives.
Assist with the planning and coordination of recruiting events, career fairs, and school presentations/lectures.
Participate in career fairs, recruiting events, and other talent acquisition initiatives.
Assist with our referral bonus program
New Hire Onboarding & HR Operations
Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires from offer acceptance through their arrival at HR Orientation, including:
Coordinate and monitor pre-employment requirements, including background checks and required documentation.
Facilitate the onboarding process, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed and submitted to the appropriate departments.
Coordinate IT access, system accounts, and required training for incoming employees.
Support the credentialing process, including collecting required documentation and following up as needed.
Communicate orientation details and instructions to incoming new hires.
Provide support with immigration processes and related coordination.
Recruiting Administration & Reporting
Maintain the accuracy of recruiting data, reports, and dashboards.
Assist with recruiting-related administrative tasks and reporting as needed.
General HR & Administrative Support
Provide front desk coverage at the Corporate Office as needed.
Provide backup support to the HR Coordinator.
Assist with additional HR projects and administrative responsibilities as needed.
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Previous experience supporting or coordinating new hire onboarding, including preparing paperwork, entering employee information, maintaining records, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.
Experience with HRIS and recruiting platforms such as Paylocity, Workday, and SmartRecruiters is highly preferred.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (this is a must-have)
Highly tech-savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly
Exceptionally organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced environment
A proactive mindset - someone who brings ideas, not just problems
Comfortable working with minimal direction and taking ownership of responsibilities

Skills
Onboarding, Excel, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing, HR Operations, Documentation

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No