HR Coordinator

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives. 

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission. 

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York. 

Work Shift:

Job Description:

The Human Resources Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Department including but not limited to recruitment, corporate communication, scheduling of employee training, and maintenance of employee records. The ideal candidate will be a skilled, motivated, self-starter who understands the importance of handling sensitive confidential information and derives success from a collaborative approach and work style.

Specific Duties:

• Coordinate and execute New Employee Orientation on a monthly basis.
• Maintain and audit employee records and I-9 files in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Maintain mandatory corporate training schedules and records.
• Responsible for coordinating corporate signage and required postings in a professional and consistent means in keeping with corporate branding throughout the campus.
• Coordinate Service Award and Gravity Defy-er programs.
• Provide support for various corporate meetings, events, and functions; schedule and prepare meeting space, work with organizer on supplies and other items needed.
• Responsible for planning, arranging and overseeing calendars, which includes scheduling of meetings, events, some travel arrangements, etc.
• Provide recruitment support including creating employee files, attending job fairs and events, and assisting with pre-employment requirements as needed.
• Complete new employee onboarding within Workday as needed.
• Contribute to and maintain accurate HRIS data.
• Respond to and route employee questions and concerns.
• Generate and prepare identified reports as required.
• Makes photocopies; mails, scans and emails documents; and performs other clerical functions.
• Other projects and duties as needed.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent coursework required; Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred.
• 1+ years Human Resource Experience
• Basic understanding of human resource functions, reporting and record keeping requirements.
• Adept at problem solving, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Understand and behave with a high level of integrity and complete confidentiality at all times.
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; Ability to communicate in a clear concise manner.
• Ability to effectively multitask.
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively, with a high attention to detail.
• High technological ability, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Working knowledge of HRIS database systems.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws regarding Employment.
• Experience and proficiency working both independently to execute tasks and collaboratively within a team environment to pursue solutions to challenges.
• Ability to work under pressure with a high tolerance for interruptions, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people.

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements:

• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time
• Primary work environment is professional corporate office

Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Gorbel, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is: Min $17.59 - Max $26.39