Senior HR Coordinator
Cornelius, NC
Overview:
Alphastar Capital Management (ACM) is seeking a hands-on and proactive Senior HR Coordinator to support our workforce of approximately 25 employees. This is a standalone HR role responsible for executing day-to-day human resources functions while serving as the primary liaison between employees and our Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys building and organizing HR processes, and values autonomy and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as primary HR contact for all employees; act as a liaison with the PEO for HR, benefits, and payroll matters
- Submit payroll inputs (e.g., hours, PTO, new hire data, pay changes) to the PEO each pay cycle
- Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding, including offer letters, system access, orientation scheduling, and exit logistics
- Support open enrollment and ongoing benefits administration in collaboration with the PEO
- Assist in HR-related tasks associated with acquisitions of small companies, including integrating employees, coordinating paperwork, and updating systems
- Maintain and organize HR documents, policies, and procedures
- Ensure employee records are accurate and compliant with applicable regulations
- Assist with basic employee relations questions and route more complex matters to the appropriate leadership or PEO contact
- Continuously look for ways to improve HR workflows and enhance the employee experience
Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of HR experience in a coordinator or generalist role, preferably in a small business
- Familiarity with working alongside or within a PEO model strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of payroll processes, onboarding/offboarding, and benefits administration
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities independently
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport with employees at all levels
- Experience with Microsoft Office and basic HRIS systems (PEO portals, onboarding tools, etc.)
Preferred Qualities:
- Previous involvement in HR-related aspects of M&A or business integrations
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure where needed