People Operations Coordinator

Join our team as a People Operations Coordinator at Franklin Shipyard. In this entry-level, on-site role, you will be the first point of contact for production workers and support the day-to-day operations of the People Team. You will handle attendance paperwork, assist with onboarding, and maintain accurate employee records. This position is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, approachable, and passionate about HR operations.

• Be the front-line People Team contact for employees, answering day-to-day questions and directing them to the right HR contact.
• Manage medical documentation and attendance points, collect doctor’s notes, maintain the attendance points report.
• Support onboarding and offboarding for new hires and departing employees, including first-day logistics and paperwork follow-up.

• Comfortable being on-site and available to support multiple shifts as needed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with basic HR concepts and U.S. employment practices; willingness to learn compliance requirements
• Friendly, approachable, and patient communicator who can build trust with skilled-trades and production employees
• Strong attention to detail, with the habit of checking your own work before submitting
• Comfortable asking for help, taking feedback, and following through on commitments in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with an HRIS, timekeeping, or badge systems is a plus
• 2-4 years of experience in HR, People Operations, customer service, or administrative support; experience in a manufacturing, shipyard, or industrial setting is a plus
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• If this role is based in the United States, it requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)