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Distribution Center Human Resources… at The Paper Store · Leominster
Entry LevelOn-siteLeominster, MA$50k–$52k/yr
Skills
employee concern intakesafety administrationsafety training coordinationforklift certification trackinghiring coordinationonboarding logisticsmicrosoft officebilingual spanish/english
Job Description
Summary: The Paper Store is seeking a Distribution Center Human Resources Coordinator who will support people-related processes across the Distribution Center. This role focuses on execution, documentation accuracy, scheduling, and follow-through to ensure smooth core people processes while reducing the administrative burden on the leadership team.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a first point of contact for employees who bring concerns directly to HR
- Gather intake information in a neutral, professional manner to understand the nature of the concern
- Route concerns to the People Operations Manager and appropriate leaders based on guidance and risk considerations
- Provide administrative and logistical support related to employee relations matters, including documentation organization, scheduling, and follow-up coordination
- May serve as a neutral witness or note-taker during meetings or interviews when appropriate
- Provide administrative follow-through for workplace incidents after managers complete required incident reports
- Communicate upcoming safety training and certification requirements and track completion
- Coordinate with internal or external trainers to schedule required safety training courses
- Maintain accurate records for safety-related certifications, including forklift and hoisting certifications
- Schedule safety meetings, prepare agendas, capture meeting minutes, and distribute recaps
- Support culture and engagement efforts that foster an inclusive, productive, and respectful Distribution Center environment
- Coordinate and support building-wide recognition efforts, including tenure milestones, promotions, and career progression moments
- Organize logistics for regularly scheduled culture and engagement activities aligned to operational priorities
- Plan and coordinate team member events that reinforce connection, inclusion, and appreciation without disrupting operations
- Communicate engagement initiatives across the building so recognition is timely and visible
- Ensure engagement efforts reach all shifts and departments equitably
- Maintain employee files (digital and physical) in accordance with company standards and record-keeping requirements
- Prepare routine employment documentation as directed by HR leadership
- Maintain trackers, logs, and reports related to hiring, onboarding, safety training, employee relations intake, and engagement activities
- Provide structured administrative support aligned to people processes and seasonal Distribution Center needs
- Coordinate interview logistics for Distribution Center roles, including candidate scheduling and materials for People Leaders
- Maintain accurate hiring trackers reflecting candidate flow, interview status, offers extended, offers accepted or declined, and start dates
- Coordinate pre-employment steps following hiring decisions, including background checks, offer documentation, and onboarding readiness
- Ensure timely communication and follow-through after interviews based on direction from the hiring manager
- Manage onboarding logistics end to end, ensuring required paperwork, documentation, and system access are completed accurately and on time
- Schedule and conduct new-hire orientation sessions using established company materials and processes
- Coordinate onboarding schedules with People Leaders, trainers, and operational teams
- Maintain onboarding checklists, records, and completion tracking
Required Qualifications:
- 0–2 years of experience in HR, administrative, or operations support roles
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple administrative processes simultaneously
- Approachable and professional, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced distribution center environment
- Interested in building a career in Human Resources or People Operations
- Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; willingness to learn HR systems
- Must be able to work on-site at the Distribution Center
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, push/pull up to 100 lbs, climb ladders, and stand/walk up to 6 consecutive hours
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, and extended hours during seasonal peaks
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) are strongly encouraged to apply
Required Skills: Employee Concern Intake, Safety Administration, Safety Training Coordination, Forklift Certification Tracking, Hiring Coordination, Onboarding Logistics, Microsoft Office, Bilingual Spanish/English
Benefits: Associate discount, Flexible Schedules, Full-time Benefits - 401(k) match, vacation and sick time accrual, health benefits
Benefits
Associate discount
Flexible Schedules
Full-time Benefits - 401(k) match, vacation and sick time accrual, health benefits