HR Operations Coordinator

Position Title: : HR Operations Coordinator
Location: Holly Ridge, Louisiana
Clearance Requirements: None
Position Status: Direct-Hire
Pay Rate: $55K Per Annum

Position Description:
We are seeking a proactive and highly organized HR Operations/Onboarding Coordinator to support workforce mobilization and onboarding activities for a large-scale data center construction operation. This role will manage the end-to-end onboarding process for employees, contractors, subcontractors, and temporary workers, ensuring personnel are properly documented, trained, credentialed, and ready to access the job site.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong initiative, attention to detail, and experience managing high-volume onboarding or workforce coordination. Experience within construction, manufacturing, data centers, industrial operations, or other fast-paced environments is highly valued.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys working in a hands-on, operational environment and wants to play a key role in keeping a rapidly growing workforce project-ready.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Mobilization & Onboarding

• Manage the end-to-end onboarding process for new hires, contractors, subcontractors, and temporary workers.
• Coordinate high-volume workforce mobilization during project ramp-up and peak construction periods.
• Track onboarding schedules, workforce forecasts, start dates, and readiness status.
• Partner with HR, Operations, Project Management, and site leadership to ensure staffing needs are met.

Pre-Employment & HR Compliance

• Coordinate background checks, drug screenings, I-9 verification, and employment documentation.
• Ensure all required onboarding forms and documentation are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Verify employee and contractor certifications, licenses, qualifications, and required training.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel and onboarding records

Site Access & Credentialing

• Coordinate site badging, access authorization, and workforce credentialing.
• Ensure workers meet all site-specific access, security, and compliance requirements before mobilization.
• Resolve onboarding or credentialing issues quickly to minimize workforce delays.

Orientation, Safety & Training

• Facilitate new hire and contractor orientation programs.
• Coordinate required safety training, compliance training, and site-specific certifications.
• Work closely with EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) and Operations teams to confirm workforce readiness.
• Communicate onboarding expectations, procedures, and requirements clearly to new personnel.

Compliance, Reporting & Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate onboarding and compliance documentation for audits and inspections.
• Prepare onboarding reports and workforce readiness updates.
• Monitor key onboarding metrics, including completion rates, onboarding timelines, and time-to-productivity.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to increase onboarding efficiency and workforce readiness.

Required Skills/Education:

• 5-7 years of experience in HR, onboarding, workforce coordination, employee mobilization, or a related function.
• Demonstrated experience managing high-volume onboarding in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, data center construction, industrial, or field operations strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Administrative Management, or a related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of HR onboarding processes, employment documentation, I-9 verification, background checks, drug screening, and compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating site access, badging, credentialing, safety training, or workforce mobilization is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and onboarding activities simultaneously.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
• Highly motivated and eager to learn new processes, systems, and requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, contractors, subcontractors, HR teams, Operations, EHS, and site leadership.
• HR certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or aPHR are preferred.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Saturdays may be required based on project and workforce needs.
• This is an on-site position supporting active construction operations.

About Seneca Resources
At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.

When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.

Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.