HR Coordinator - Temporary

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference? At Mesa Labs we're passionate about protecting the vulnerable by enabling scientific breakthroughs, ensuring product integrity, increasing patient and worker safety, and improving quality of life around the world.

Base Compensation Range: $25/ hour - $35/ hour, depending on experience

This position supports our SDC business. Sterilization and Disinfection Control division manufactures and sells biological and chemical indicators that assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and dental industries.

Duties/Responsibilities

HRIS & Data Management

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS system (UKG)
• Process new hire paperwork and data entry
• Update employee information including promotions, transfers, and status changes
• Maintain filing systems (electronic) and ensure data integrity

Administrative Support

• Prepare HR correspondence, memos, and documentation
• Transform our physical personnel files to electronic files
• Coordinate onboarding activities and orientations
• Maintain compliance documentation and training records
• Support employee communication initiatives
• Schedule interviews and meetings as needed

Onsite HR Support

• Serve as first point of contact for employee questions
• Assist managers with basic HR policy interpretation
• Support disciplinary meetings and documentation
• Help coordinate safety training and compliance activities
• Escalate complex issues to senior HR staff
• Provide backup coverage for HR generalist functions

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience
• 1-2 years of HR administrative or data entry experience
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (UKG, CultureAmp, ADP, etc.)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Knowledge of Montana employment law
• Manufacturing safety and compliance background

Work Environment

• Fast-paced manufacturing plant setting
• Occasional exposure to plant floor environment
• Standard office environment within manufacturing facility
• May require occasional overtime during peak periods
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Mesa Labs is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. Please note that Mesa Labs conducts criminal background checks upon offer acceptance.