HR Coordinator

Description

The HR Coordinator is the welcoming face of our culture and a key ambassador for our mission. We are looking for someone who loves connecting with people, creates positive first impressions, and can confidently share what makes our team and culture unique. You would represent us at events, build relationships with schools and community partners, and help bring top talent into our growing team.

Alongside the people-facing side, this role supports essential HR functions, coordinating hiring needs, assisting with onboarding, supporting benefits questions, maintaining team member records, and helping ensure our policies and systems run smoothly. This position is perfect for YOU if you thrives in a people-centered, fast-paced environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on the team member experience at Rivertown Dental.

About Rivertown Dental:

Welcome to Rivertown Dental, a modern, team-first, privately-owned practice on a mission to change the landscape of dentistry. Equipped with the latest technology, we provide not only exceptional care for our patients but also abundant opportunities for our team to learn, grow, and thrive.

Our mission is simple: Creating exceptional dental experiences, every day. Guided by values of alignment, commitment, excellence, inspiration, leadership, and integrity, we work with heart, strive for growth, and always do what’s right.

We pride ourselves on a world-class culture that allows our team to focus on self-care, so that they can better serve their team, patients and community!

Performance Objectives (including but not limited to):

Campus Recruiting (50%)

• Partner with local colleges, universities, and technical programs to build candidate pipelines.
• Coordinate Rivertown Dental’s presence at career fairs, networking events, and school visits.
• Maintain relationships with faculty, career service offices, and student organizations.
• Promote Rivertown Dental as an employer of choice for dental assistants, hygienists, and other clinical/administrative roles.
• Track and report on campus recruiting activity and hiring outcomes.

Candidate Management & Hiring Support (30%)

• Interact with TMC and hiring managers to understand hiring needs.
• Review resumes and pre-screen applicants for alignment with job requirements.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with candidates and interview teams.
• Track candidate progress through the hiring pipeline.
• Post job openings across designated hiring platforms and maintain accuracy of postings.

Onboarding & HR Operations (20%)

• Assist in onboarding new team members, ensuring a smooth transition into the practice.
• Educate newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures, and regulations.
• Support compliance with employment regulations and company policies.
• Learn, utilize, and optimize tools available within the HRIS system (Paylocity).
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• 1+ years in general or dental HR role
• Minimum of 2 year degree in HR, 4 year preferred 
• Experience with HR in companies with over 50 employees

Capabilities/Key Competencies:

• Works well independently & as with a team
• Possesses strong follow through and organizational skills
• Knowledge of administrative tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills, including data entry, data processing, communication tools and payroll and human resources software
• Problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and analytically driven

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds at times.
• Travel to all locations