HR Coordinator | Career Opportunity!

Company Overview: TRAIL-EZE, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer based in Mitchell, South Dakota, with more than 60 years of experience building quality trailers. With locations in Mitchell, Platte, and Corsica, we take pride in our people, communities, and commitment to quality.

Job Summary: TRAIL-EZE is seeking an organized, dependable, and people-focused HR Coordinator to support HR operations across multiple locations. This hands-on role works closely with employees, managers, leadership, and vendors in recruiting, payroll, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and HR administration. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, maintains confidentiality, manages multiple priorities, and follows through on deadlines. Position Details

Employment Type: Full-Time, Salary (Exempt)

Compensation: Pay is dependent on experience and will be discussed during the interview process.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Recruiting & Onboarding Coordinate job postings, applicant communication, interviews, offers, and hiring documentation. Partner with hiring managers on staffing needs and candidate selection. Coordinate background checks, drug testing, MVRs, new-hire paperwork, orientation, and onboarding. Payroll & HR Administration Support weekly payroll, timekeeping, and employee changes, including hires, transfers, pay changes, and terminations. Maintain accurate employee records, HRIS data, personnel files, and documentation. Provide HR support to employees and managers while maintaining confidentiality. Benefits & Leave Administration Assist with benefit enrollment, eligibility, qualifying events, employee questions, and open enrollment. Support medical, dental, life, disability, HSA, 401(k), and supplemental benefits. Coordinate FMLA, disability claims, other leave processes, COBRA, and vendor communications. Employee Relations & Manager Support Assist managers with employee relations, performance management, attendance, and disciplinary matters. Support employee concerns, complaints, and investigations while maintaining appropriate documentation. Help promote a respectful workplace and consistent application of company policies. Safety, Workers' Compensation & Compliance Coordinate work-related injuries, workers' compensation claims, modified duty, and return-to-work documentation. Maintain OSHA records and assist with safety reporting, employee testing, and drug and alcohol testing programs. Support compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies. Audits, Reporting & HR Projects Assist with 401(k), OSHA, EEO-1, ACA, Form 5500, insurance audits, and other required reporting. Coordinate performance reviews, salary increases, and recurring HR deadlines. Maintain HR policies, procedures, forms, and processes. Support special projects and other HR duties as needed. HR Systems & Process Improvement Maintain accurate and confidential employee information in UKG Ready and other HR systems. Maintain organized electronic personnel files and HR documentation. Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, organization, and efficiency.

Qualifications & Skills: Working knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices. Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, HRIS, payroll, benefits, and other business systems. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively with employees, managers, leadership, and vendors.

Benefits: TRAIL-EZE offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including: Medical and dental insurance Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance Long-term disability coverage Health Savings Account (HSA)401(k) with company contributions and profit sharing Supplemental insurance options Paid vacation and holidays Employee programs, events, and professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer: TRAIL-EZE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status under applicable law.