Location: Birmingham, AL
Salary: $65,000–$80,000+ DOE
In-Office
Service Specialists Recruiting Agency is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to join a professional organization in the Birmingham, AL market. This is a highly organized, hands-on HR role supporting recruiting, pre-employment, onboarding, employee documentation, and day-to-day HR operations. The ideal candidate will have prior HR or recruiting experience and be someone who takes ownership, anticipates needs, and keeps things moving.
What You’ll Do
Coordinate the recruiting and hiring process from offer through onboarding
Prepare offer letters, offer packages, employment documentation, and new hire paperwork
Manage pre-employment requirements including background checks and drug screenings
Keep multiple new hires moving through the onboarding process
Serve as a welcoming point of contact for new hires through email, phone, and in-person interactions
Coordinate with payroll, accounting, IT, fleet, and other internal teams to ensure new hires are fully prepared
Support college recruiting efforts, including career fairs, internships, follow-up, and candidate engagement
Assist with job postings, interview coordination, candidate communication, and recruiting logistics
Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
Support employee transactions, separations, benefits, payroll, and other HR processes
Respond to routine HR questions from employees and managers and connect them with the appropriate resources
Use Excel and HR systems to maintain records, track activity, pull reports, and support leadership reporting
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and efficiency
What We’re Looking For
3–5+ years of experience in HR, recruiting coordination, talent acquisition, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong understanding of HR processes and employee lifecycle activities
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
Strong Excel and technology skills with the ability to quickly learn new systems
Excellent customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and moving pieces at once
Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment
Comfortable working with employees, candidates, managers, and organizational leaders
Experience with an ATS, HRIS, or recruiting technology is a plus
The Right Person
We’re looking for someone who is service-driven, inquisitive, and proactive. You ask questions, anticipate needs, and take ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do.
You’re comfortable welcoming a new employee while also working behind the scenes to make sure every document, system, and department is ready. You’re resourceful, tech-savvy, highly organized, and willing to step up when something needs attention.
If you’re an experienced HR or recruiting professional who enjoys a fast-moving, collaborative environment and wants to be a key part of a growing HR team, we’d love to hear from you. This is a confidential search, so you can also reach out to Abby Killorin at ak@servicespecailistltd.com.
