HR Coordinator

As an HR Coordinator at Yext, you will be responsible for delivering HR operational/administrative support for assigned business units and will assist the HR team in every aspect of human resources at both a tactical and transactional level, with regards to on-boarding, employee engagement and recognition, employee development, communication of HR best practices, policies, and procedures. 
The ideal candidate will strongly identify with our culture of being people-oriented, adaptable, and creative. You’ll be perfection-driven and a powerhouse. One who is quick, thorough and takes ownership over anything on your plate. You’ll leverage your ‘Bring It On’ attitude to juggle a variety of projects and you’ll juggle them well. You're nimble and eager to grow. But most of all, you're excited to join a high-functioning team and together will strive to build the most amazing employee experience. 
 
What You’ll Do 

• Manage coordination and execution of all aspects of employee on-boarding, including scheduling first day activities, new hire orientations, collecting and processing new hire paperwork, managing the background check process, administering Form I-9 
• Manage the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Greenhouse and HRIS and ensure accuracy of the data 
• Engage with the Recruiting Operations team to promote our awesome culture internally and externally                
• Be an employee ambassador; assisting with employment verifications, answering general inquiries and proudly communicating the incentives of the company and initiatives of the HR team 
• Provide exceptional support to fellow 'Yexters'; recruiters, hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and internal and external clients 
• Be readily available to employees when they have questions and proactively check on employees if you anticipate them needing support 
• Maintain appropriate level of process, program and policy knowledge to help employees perform at their best 
• Proactively identify process improvement opportunities to better leverage technology and help the HR team scale  

What You Have 

• A Bachelor's Degree or similar college level education 
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant HR administrative/coordinator level experience 
• Prior HRIS experience, Workday desired 
• Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail 
• Superb organizational skills 
• Proficiency in Excel 

Bonus Points

• A self-starter; one who raises their hand for new opportunities, loves learning and is eager to try new things 
• One who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is able to manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• A strong belief in diversity, innovation, and making all employees feel welcome and included 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a true customer service orientation towards internal clients 
• Discretion and sensitivity to confidential company and employee information 
• Strong interest and discourse competence around technology 

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