Resume template · Updated October 2026
HR coordinator resume template
Short answer
Henrietta fits most HR coordinators: its conventional layout suits HR managers, and it prints education right after the jobs, where a recent HR degree is easy to find. The fictional sample runs onboarding and Form I-9 checks for about 120 hires a year at a two-plant manufacturer, keeps the HRIS clean and answers the HR inbox, after starting as an HR assistant in senior living.
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Why Henrietta suits an HR coordinator resume
Henrietta prints the summary, then Work Experience and Education, then a three-column skills grid, in plain black and grey. An HR manager hiring a coordinator looks for accuracy and process first, and the education line sits straight after the jobs, which helps when an HR degree is recent.
Second choice: Leslie. Leslie also puts experience before skills but adds a centred blue header; better if you want one touch of colour for a people-facing role.
What goes in each section, in Henrietta's order
Henrietta prints its sections in a fixed order, the same in the PDF and the Word file. Here is that order for this sample, and what to put in each section.
- Professional Summary. Size of the workforce and number of sites, the HR tasks you own (onboarding, records, inbox, enrollment support) and the HRIS. If you are studying for a credential, one phrase here is enough.
- Work Experience. Volumes and accuracy: hires onboarded, I-9s completed on time, HRIS changes and audit results, questions answered each week, enrollment meetings run. Name what you hand to the HR manager, so the reader sees where your role stops.
- Education. HR, business or psychology degree with the year. Henrietta prints it straight after the jobs, so a new graduate does not need to hide it.
- Skills. The grid prints without labels: put HR administration first (onboarding, Form I-9, HRIS records, personnel files), systems second, working skills such as confidentiality third.
The sample resume as text
The same content as the files above, so you can copy a line or compare it with your own.
Lucia Ferraro
HR Coordinator, Onboarding and HRIS
Grand Rapids, MI | lucia.ferraro@example.com | (616) 555-0147
HR coordinator with five years in HR administration, now at a manufacturer of about 450 employees on two sites. Runs onboarding and Form I-9 verification for about 120 hires a year, keeps HRIS records accurate and answers the HR inbox. Studying for the SHRM-CP.
Experience
HR Coordinator, Great Lakes Fixture Company, Grand Rapids, MI (03/2023 to Present)
- Run onboarding for about 120 hires a year across two plants: offer paperwork, orientation schedules and first-day logistics.
- Complete Form I-9 and E-Verify for every new hire within three business days of the start date; a 2025 internal audit of 400 forms found none missing.
- Enter hires, transfers, pay changes and terminations in UKG Pro and run a monthly audit that cut data errors by about two thirds.
- Answer about 60 employee questions a week through the HR inbox and plant drop-in hours, passing leave and policy questions to the HR manager.
- Coordinate open enrollment meetings at both plants with the benefits broker.
HR Assistant, Riverbend Senior Living, Holland, MI (06/2021 to 02/2023)
- Scheduled interviews and prepared new hire packets for a 180-employee community.
- Tracked license and certification expiry dates for nursing staff and sent reminders 60 days ahead.
- Maintained personnel files and processed exit paperwork.
Education
BBA, Human Resource Management, Lakeshore Valley University (04/2021)
Skills
Onboarding, Form I-9 and E-Verify, HRIS data entry and audits, Personnel files, Open enrollment support, UKG Pro, Excel, DocuSign, Microsoft Teams, Employee questions, Confidentiality
How to make the sample yours
Count onboarding volume
Hires a year, sites, shifts, orientation sessions. Onboarding 120 people across two plants is a different load from 15 at one office.
Show compliance done on time
Form I-9 and E-Verify volumes, the deadline you meet and any audit result. "No missing forms in a 400-file audit" is the kind of line an HR manager trusts.
Show data accuracy
HRIS changes processed, audits run, errors reduced. Payroll and benefits depend on those records, so accuracy is the coordinator's main result.
Describe your escalation line
Say what you answer yourself and what you pass on (leave, discipline, pay disputes). It shows judgment without overstating your authority.
Match the employer type
Plants care about shifts and safety orientation, healthcare about license tracking, offices about remote onboarding. Move the matching bullet to the top.
Keywords to keep where they are true
Terms this kind of resume is usually searched for. Use the posting's exact wording, and only for work you have done.
- HR coordination
- onboarding
- Form I-9
- E-Verify
- HRIS
- personnel files
- new hire orientation
- open enrollment
- employee inquiries
- HR reporting
- offboarding
- policy administration
- UKG
- confidentiality
Mistakes to avoid
- Describing employee cases in a way that could identify anyone.
- "Handled HR paperwork" with no volume or accuracy figure.
- Taking credit for decisions, such as terminations or pay changes, that a manager made.
- Leaving the HRIS unnamed.
How the sample PDF reads in text extractors
We exported this sample with Resumity's PDF exporter in Chrome on 2026-10-29 and read the file back with three open-source text extractors. This shows whether software that turns a PDF into text can recover it; it is not a test of any commercial applicant tracking system. How we test templates.
| Extractor | Name, email, phone | Headings | Bullets intact |
|---|---|---|---|
| pdf.js 4.10.38 | All found | 4 of 4 | 8 of 8 |
| pdftotext (Xpdf) 4.00 | All found | 4 of 4 | 8 of 8 |
| pypdf 6.13.0 | All found | 4 of 4 | 8 of 8 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I show Form I-9 experience on a resume?
Give the volume and show you met the deadline. USCIS requires the employer or its representative to complete Section 2 within three business days of the first day of work for pay, so "completed I-9s for 120 hires a year, all within three business days" is specific and checkable.
Is the SHRM-CP a good fit for an HR coordinator?
Yes. SHRM describes the SHRM-CP as a certification for HR professionals working at the operational level, including people who perform general HR duties or are building an HR career. List it once you pass; until then, a short mention in the summary is fine.
What is the usual next step after HR coordinator?
HR generalist. To get there, add the generalist work you already touch: supporting investigations, drafting policy updates, running reports, advising managers on simple questions.
Should I include office or admin work outside HR?
Yes, when it shows skills HR uses: scheduling, records, confidential correspondence, new starter logistics. Keep it to two or three bullets.
How do I describe confidential HR work?
Describe the process and the volume, never the people. "Prepared documentation for 14 performance cases" says enough.
Will applicant tracking systems read this Henrietta PDF?
The sample PDF read back with its contact details, all 4 section headings and all 8 bullets intact in three open-source text extractors (pdf.js, pdftotext and pypdf). Commercial systems such as Workday, Greenhouse or Taleo were not tested, and each employer configures its own.
Guides and templates for this resume
Sources, checked 29 October 2026
We opened every page below on that date. Pay, rules and requirements change, so check the source before you rely on a detail.
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Completing Section 2, Employer Review and Attestation (the employer or authorized representative must complete and sign Section 2 of Form I-9 within 3 business days of the date of hire (the first day of work for pay))
- SHRM: SHRM-CP, SHRM Certified Professional (certification for HR professionals functioning at the operational level; for individuals who perform general HR and HR-related duties or are pursuing a career in HR management)
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