Sr. HR Operations Coordinator 2025
1 day ago
Houston
Job Description Title: Sr. Human Resources Coordinator Location: Houston, TX Who we are: Voted one of the Nation's Best and Brightest Companies to Work for, Kuraray America, Inc. (KAI) is a global leader in specialty chemical, fiber, and resin production. With top-of-the-line research and production facilities and a vast network of supplies from around the world, Kuraray leads the industry in specialty dental, fiber, resin, and elastomer products. Kuraray America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Company, Ltd. Based in Tokyo, Japan. Kuraray has operations in 32 countries and employs more than 11,000 employees, including over 800 in the United States. Why Kuraray: Kuraray is building a better tomorrow, today. Our team members are dedicated to expanding our business with committed professionals who share essential values such as integrity, excellence, teamwork, and accountability. As a part of Kuraray America, Inc., our team shares the advantages of working for the leader in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Our international presence and resources allow us to be a world-leading innovator in the industries we service. Yet, despite our size, our people are more than just a number. As a new team member, you can expect to earn responsibility quickly. Our commitment to our people is visible in our comprehensive benefits package. As a Kuraray team member, you will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, incentive opportunities, and an excellent work environment. Position Summary: The Senior HR Coordinator provides hands-on support across all areas of Human Resources, ensuring smooth daily operations and a positive employee experience. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees, responding to questions and providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and programs. In addition to supporting employee engagement initiatives, the Senior HR Coordinator maintains HR data accuracy, prepares reports, processes employee changes, and assists with compliance and audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, approachable, and comfortable balancing administrative tasks with employee interaction to help deliver an efficient and supportive HR experience. Responsibilities: Employee Experience & Events • Lead the Events Committee to plan and execute company-wide and departmental activities that enhance employee engagement., • Manage and monitor the events budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation., • Coordinate logistics for HR programs, employee events, and recognition initiatives., • Serve as a primary point of contact for employees, providing timely and accurate responses to HR-related questions., • Manage HR help desk tickets and ensure issues are resolved efficiently and professionally., • Maintain a strong customer service approach by offering clear communication, guidance, and follow-up on HR matters., • Collaborate with HR team members to identify common inquiries and recommend process improvements to enhance employee support. Data Management & Analytics • Generate reports and conduct analysis of payroll, performance management, engagement, and training data., • Consolidate data from multiple sources and provide actionable insights to HR leadership., • Develop and maintain HR dashboards and analytics tools to support strategic decisions., • Support HR system updates for employee lifecycle changes, including new hires, transfers, reporting changes, separations, and training., • Collaborate with HR teams to maintain data consistency and system alignment., • Assist with HRIS system testing, updates, and enhancements. Compliance & Record Management • Maintain compliance with record retention policies and procedures., • Audit employee files to ensure accurate documentation and secure storage., • Process HR invoices, monitor budgets, and track departmental expenses., • Maintain HR records, policies, SOPs, and other documentation., • Support HR leadership with team projects as needed. Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED required, • Minimum of 5 years of HR, administrative, or data management experience or, • Bachelors degree in Business, Human Resources, or related degree, • Minimum of 2 years of HR, administrative, or data management experience, • Experience working in ADP and Workday preferred., • Experience with Cornerstone LMS preferred, • Intermediate experience in Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, dashboards, data validations, formatting worksheets, charts); Power BI experience preferred., • Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact with employees at all levels., • High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality., • Candidates must have a valid driver's license., • Experience responding to customer concerns (internal or external). Competencies: • Customer Focus, • Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions., • Cultivates Innovation, • Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful., • Action Oriented, • Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm., • Ensures Accountability, • Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments., • Drives Results, • Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstance, • Collaborates, • Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives., • Values Difference, • Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization, • Communicates Effectively, • Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences., • Courage, • Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said., • Instills Trust, • Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity., • Situational Adaptability, • Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes base pay and an annual incentive. This program is designed to reward individual performance and align overall rewards with corporate and team performance. Our employees benefit from a robust healthcare package that includes wellness reimbursements, along with generous perks such as three weeks of paid time off, ten company holidays, paid parental leave, education reimbursement, and a matching 401k plan, among other offerings. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Learn more at kuraray.us.com/careers/ Kuraray America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/disability/protected veteran status No third-party candidates accepted. Job Posted by ApplicantPro