HR Coordinator in Waterbury, Connecticut at Element Solutions

The HR Coordinator provides essential operational support to the entire U.S. HR team as we ensure positive outcomes for our business leaders, managers, and our employees. The preferred candidate will improve our service delivery, be a key driver of impeccable compliance, and ensure that the broader US HR team functions efficiently. This role enables the success of the team and will have an opportunity to learn the foundations of what drives a strong HR function.

HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain and update employee records, HRIS data, and personnel files with accuracy and confidentiality
• Support day‑to‑day HR processes, including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and document management
• Assist with compliance tasks such as I‑9 verification, EEO reporting, and other audit requests
• Prepare HR documents including offer letters, new hire packets, severance agreements, and job descriptions

Employee Onboarding & Experience

• Coordinate new‑hire onboarding logistics, including offer letter extension and pre-employment screening management
• Serve a a first point of contact for basic employee inquiries, escalating issues appropriately
• Support HR team with employee engagement activities, events, and communications

HR Systems & Data

• Enter and audit data in HR systems to ensure accuracy across payroll, benefits, and HRIS platforms
• Run routine HR reports and assist with consolidating data for dashboards, metrics, or audits
• Help document and streamline HR processes to increase efficiency and reduce manual work

General Support

• Provide administrative support to HR Business Partners and HR leadership as needed

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• 0-3 years of experience in HR or an HR administrative role.
• Basic knowledge of HR processes and foundational concepts including employment law
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word);
• Proficiency with HRIS or ATS (Workday, Oracle, SAP, BambooHR, etc.).
• Comfort learning new HR systems/tools.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior internship or part‑time experience in HR, admin, or office support (perferred but not required).
• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college
• Knowledge of HR processes, employment laws, and best practices

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above. If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources and a high desire to learn
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance related bonus plan. In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays.

The typical base salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $53,988 and $67,485 annually.

Teamwork - At Element Solutions Inc, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission. We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

Socially Responsible - We care about what you care about. We respect the individual differences that make up our unique expanding organization. We prioritize both sustainability and social impact in both our business operations and our local communities through our various ESI Cares initiatives and the ESI Foundation. There are many ways to get involved from employee network groups that support your interests and sense of belonging to paid volunteer days.