HR & Recruiting Coordinator

Our Opportunity

Since 1980, we've grown to become San Diego's largest family-owned and operated full-service residential and commercial plumber company. We specialize in plumbing, heating and air conditioning, restoration and flood, reconstruction, and lining services. Across all of San Diego including our main office, you'll work within a supportive and inclusive team culture. We focus on legendary customer service and take pride and great care in every service we provide to our customers and their families.

The HR Coordinator supports day-to-day human resources operations and recruiting activities across the organization. This role is designed for an early-career HR professional who is highly detail-oriented, people-focused, and eager to develop into a broader HR Generalist role over time.

The HR Coordinator partners closely with the Recruiting Manager and HR leadership to ensure accurate execution of employee lifecycle processes, compliant documentation, and adherence to California and federal employment requirements. This position plays a critical role in maintaining HR data integrity, operational consistency, and compliance with established SOPs.

• Coordinate onboarding logistics, including completion, accuracy, and filing of all required new hire paperwork in compliance with California and federal requirements
• Support timely and compliant completion of Form I-9, including reverification tracking and document retention, in accordance with company procedures
• Ensure delivery, acknowledgment, and proper filing of California New Hire Notices, wage notices, and required policy acknowledgments
• Maintain accurate employee files, HRIS records, personnel files, and legally required employment documentation in accordance with record retention requirements
• Prepare, process, and file HR documentation related to employee status changes, compensation changes, leaves of absence, and separations, following approval workflows
• Support benefits administration activities under the direction of HR leadership, including initial enrollments, qualifying life event changes, audits, and employee documentation
• Assist with required HR filings, postings, notices, and acknowledgments, including California-specific compliance documentation
• Assist with internal communications, policy acknowledgments, and employee engagement initiatives
• Provide administrative and project support for HR programs and people operations initiatives
• Ensure strict confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism when handling sensitive employee information
• Follow established SOPs, approval workflows, and escalation protocols for all HR transactions
• Other duties as assigned

• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communication
• Support job postings and applicant tracking system updates
• Assist with candidate screening and interviews as needed
• Support hiring events and recruiting campaigns
• Maintain accurate candidate records and follow-up
• Help ensure a positive, timely candidate experience
• Other duties as assigned

Within 90 days:

• Independently supporting onboarding, HR documentation, and California-specific compliance workflows
• Demonstrating consistent accuracy in HRIS entries, I-9 processing, new hire documentation, and recordkeeping
• Following SOPs and approval processes and escalating discrepancies promptly
• Independently scheduling interviews and managing candidate communications
• Comfortably navigating HR systems and internal tools

Within 6-12 months:

• Independently managing core HR processes with minimal oversight
• Reliably supporting benefits administration and compliance activities
• Managing portions of the recruiting lifecycle end-to-end
• Demonstrating sound judgment, organization, and discretion
• Showing readiness to expand into broader HR Generalist responsibilities

• 1-3 years of experience in HR, recruiting, or administrative support (or relevant education)
• Working knowledge of California employment documentation and compliance requirements preferred
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and follow-through
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Coachable, curious, and eager to learn
• Strong alignment with company values and a people-first mindset
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred