HR Coordinator in Durham

Sennos is a fast-moving startup of 65 people and counting, and we’re looking for an HR Coordinator to help us build the people infrastructure that keeps our team running and growing. Reporting directly to the VP of Human Resources, you’ll be a hands-on contributor across recruiting, benefits, onboarding, and day-to-day HR operations. This is a hybrid role and an ideal fit for a self-starter who thrives in a generalist environment, enjoys building things from the ground up, and knows how to leverage AI tools to work smarter and move faster.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate candidate interviews end-to-end, including scheduling with hiring managers, panelists, and candidates across time zones.
• Arrange candidate travel — flights, hotels, and logistics — ensuring a smooth and professional candidate experience.
• Maintain recruiting pipelines and track candidate status in Rippling ATS.
• Draft and post job descriptions and assist with sourcing efforts as needed.
• Help design and build the new hire onboarding program, including materials, checklists, and coordination with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Own the logistics of Day 1 onboarding for new hires — equipment, system access, and a warm welcome.
• Support day-to-day benefits administration, including responding to employee questions and coordinating with brokers and vendors.
• Maintain accurate employee records and manage HR data in Rippling (HRIS), including onboarding/offboarding workflows, document management, and reporting.
• Serve as a friendly first point of contact for employee questions on HR policies, benefits, and processes.
• Assist the VP of HR with building and documenting HR processes, policies, and playbooks as we scale.
• Support planning and coordination of team-building events, offsites, and company celebrations.
• Support internal communications by helping draft and distribute company-wide messaging, Slack announcements, and other employee updates that keep the team aligned with Sennos' strategic priorities.
• Provide administrative support that occasionally overlaps with the Office Manager, including vendor coordination and other operational tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field — or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in an HR, recruiting coordination, or people operations role. Hands-on experience with Rippling (HRIS and ATS) strongly preferred.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities without dropping the ball. Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with candidates, employees, and vendors alike. A true self-starter who identifies what needs to be done, takes ownership, and follows through without waiting to be directed. Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar) to increase speed and quality of everyday work — drafting communications, summarizing information, building templates, and more. Service-oriented mindset — you genuinely enjoy helping people and solving problems. High attention to detail and commitment to handling sensitive employee information with discretion. Comfortable with ambiguity and energized by the opportunity to build rather than just maintain. Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar) and/or Microsoft 365.

Certifications/Licenses: No specific certifications required; PHR, aPHR, or SHRM-CP a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at a startup or high-growth tech company.
• Familiarity with additional ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Lever, or similar).
• Exposure to benefits open enrollment or leave administration.
• Interest in developing a long-term HR generalist or HR business partner career path.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to sit for extended periods at a desk/computer workstation.
• Occasional light lifting (up to 15 pounds) for office supply management.
• Hybrid work environment — combination of in-office and remote work.
• Standard office setting when on-site; collaborative team culture.
• Minimal travel expected.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sennos is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Recruitment Agency Notice: We do not accept unsolicited candidate submissions. We only work with recruitment agencies that have a signed agreement with our HR team. Unsolicited resumes will not incur any fee obligation.