How to hire an employee relations coordinator

Employee relations coordinator hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring employee relations coordinators in the United States:

HR departments typically spend 15% of their expenses on recruitment.
It usually takes about 12 weeks for a new employee to reach full productivity levels.
It typically takes 36-42 days to fill a job opening.
The median cost to hire an employee relations coordinator is $1,633.
Small businesses spend an average of $1,105 per employee relations coordinator on training each year, while large companies spend $658.
There are currently 11,393 employee relations coordinators in the US and 46,224 job openings.
Chicago, IL, has the highest demand for employee relations coordinators, with 4 job openings.
New York, NY has the highest concentration of employee relations coordinators.

How to hire an employee relations coordinator, step by step

To hire an employee relations coordinator, you should create an ideal candidate profile, determine a budget, and post and promote your job. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to hire a employee relations coordinator:

Here's a step-by-step employee relations coordinator hiring guide:

Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
Step 3: Make a budget
Step 4: Write an employee relations coordinator job description
Step 5: Post your job
Step 6: Interview candidates
Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new employee relations coordinator
Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

What does an employee relations coordinator do?

An Employee Relations Coordinator is responsible for supporting the human resources department operations, acting as a liaison between the senior management and employees. They facilitate the hiring process, coordinating with the hiring managers for their staffing needs and qualification requirements. They reach out to potential candidates, review applications, and schedule assessments and interviews with qualified applicants. An Employee Relations Coordinator must have excellent knowledge of the human resources disciplines to resolve issues immediately and update the employees on all the changes and updates with the company policies.

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Identify your hiring needs

First, determine the employments status of the employee relations coordinator you need to hire. Certain employee relations coordinator roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

Determine employee vs contractor status

Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an employee relations coordinator to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an employee relations coordinator that fits the bill.

The following list breaks down different types of employee relations coordinators and their corresponding salaries.

Type of Employee Relations Coordinator	Description	Hourly rate
Employee Relations Coordinator	Labor relations specialists interpret and administer labor contracts regarding issues such as wages and salaries, healthcare, pensions, and union and management practices.	$17-35
Human Resources Generalist	A human resources generalist is responsible for monitoring the human resources policies and procedures, making adjustments as needed to align with the company's goals and objectives. Duties of a human resources generalist also include improving employee relations system, organizing compliance and knowledge training, reviewing benefit plans, managing compensation inquiries, assisting in recruitment and staffing needs, communicating with department heads in employees' performance reviews, and storing employees' files for reference... Show more	$19-36
Human Resources Recruiter	A human resources recruiter is responsible for sourcing potential candidates on filling in organizational roles to support business operations and maintain efficiency on project deliverables. Human resources recruiters work closely with every department's head to analyze their qualifications and posting the job requirement on the company's job board and other communication platforms... Show more	$15-32

Create an ideal candidate profile
Common skills:
- Human Resources
- PowerPoint
- Data Entry
- Employee Engagement
- CRM
- HRIS
- Investor Relations
- Performance Management
- Payroll Issues
- Press Releases
- Conflict Resolution
- Labor Relations
- Event Planning
- Unemployment Claims
Check all skills
Responsibilities:
- Integrate efforts on actions and programs where joint OPM functional effort are necessary to accomplish recruitment and enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Update HRIS system (ADP) to coordinate benefit and performance management and record retention.
- Track FMLA requests and leave.
- Check JPAS for discontinue notices for termination.
- Prepare the FMLA request paperwork and maintain OSHA logs for all locations.
- Enter reject forms into JPAS or request letter to be send to FSO.
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Make a budget

Including a salary range in your employee relations coordinator job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An employee relations coordinator salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

For example, the average salary for an employee relations coordinator in South Dakota may be lower than in Connecticut, and an entry-level employee relations coordinator usually earns less than a senior-level employee relations coordinator. Additionally, an employee relations coordinator with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

Average employee relations coordinator salary

$53,308yearly

$25.63 hourly rate

Entry-level employee relations coordinator salary

$37,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Average employee relations coordinator salary by state

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$69,700	$34
2	New Jersey	$64,283	$31
3	New York	$63,063	$30
4	Colorado	$62,978	$30
5	Alabama	$58,580	$28
6	Arizona	$56,769	$27
7	Oregon	$55,289	$27
8	Virginia	$54,717	$26
9	Washington	$54,447	$26
10	Illinois	$53,833	$26
11	New Mexico	$52,980	$25
12	Massachusetts	$51,838	$25
13	Minnesota	$50,209	$24
14	North Carolina	$48,964	$24
15	Nebraska	$48,221	$23
16	Ohio	$48,060	$23
17	Missouri	$47,299	$23
18	Maryland	$45,147	$22
19	Texas	$45,029	$22
20	South Carolina	$39,541	$19

Average employee relations coordinator salary by company

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
1	Adobe	$101,807	$48.95	3
2	Asana	$99,859	$48.01	4
3	Snowflake Computing	$99,713	$47.94
4	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$94,630	$45.50	18
5	ServiceNow	$83,574	$40.18	5
6	Splunk	$82,026	$39.44
7	Mastercard	$75,700	$36.39
8	Huntington National Bank	$75,297	$36.20	18
9	FHLBank Chicago	$74,795	$35.96
10	Legacy Health	$69,073	$33.21	4
11	Salesforce	$69,027	$33.19	4
12	DuPont	$67,628	$32.51
13	ZS	$66,335	$31.89	2
14	Tenet Healthcare	$63,797	$30.67	14
15	WWE	$62,895	$30.24
16	McKesson	$62,880	$30.23	1
17	PeaceHealth	$62,538	$30.07
18	ITW	$62,324	$29.96	6
19	Summit Health Oregon	$62,280	$29.94
20	Stantec	$60,439	$29.06

Writing an employee relations coordinator job description
An employee relations coordinator job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an employee relations coordinator job description:
Employee relations coordinator job description example
Job DescriptionSalary:

A B O U T U S:
Burn Boot Camp is leading the charge to create healthy communities all over the world. Burn sets itself apart by creating a hybrid program of maximum intensity and gritty effort combined with unparalleled positivity, motivation, encouragement, and teamwork. The company strives to empower women to believe they can do anything they set their mind to, and with the support and dedication of the nation's elite personal trainers, clients learn the tools to reach their goals and create a new lifestyle. The supportive community at Burn Boot Camp is what makes it the strongest fitness company on the planet.

With 6 open locations in the Madison area, our award winning team is growing. We are actively seeking the strongest and passionate candidates to be a part of our dream team and spread the Burn Boot Camp mission.

Y O U R R O L E:
Burn Boot Camp Verona is looking for a fun, loving, kind, and compassionate person to join our Childwatch team. As a childwatch team member you will be responsible for greeting members, playing with kids, redirecting when needed, and ensuring that the kids are safe and engaged in a positive fun manner during a 45 minute window while their parent/legal guardian works out. At the end of your shift you will be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the room and other areas of the gym.

C O M P E N S A T I O N:
Hourly wages, Work 4+ Shifts per week consistently and receive a completely FREE Membership, and 15% discounts on all Burn Boot Camp retail shop products.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

E X P E R I E N C E:
The ideal individual will have experience with all ages (6 weeks to 12 years of age) and is comfortable creating engaging activities whether song, coloring, playing, or simple games.
Preferred CPR and First Aid certified.

Must have reliable transportation.

Flexible scheduling available with below shifts currently available (preferably must be available for 2-3 shifts per week):
AM Shift: Monday through Friday 8:15AM - 9:45AM
PM Shift: Monday through Thursday 4:15PM - 6:45PM

Saturday morning shifts 7:45a to 10:30a
Post your job
To find the right employee relations coordinator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:
- Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
- Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with employee relations coordinators they would recommend.
- Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit employee relations coordinators who meet your education requirements.
- Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.
Post your job online:
- Post your employee relations coordinator job on Zippia to find and recruit employee relations coordinator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
- Use field-specific websites.
- Post a job on free websites.
Interview candidates
To successfully recruit employee relations coordinators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.
Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.
The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.
Send a job offer and onboard your new employee relations coordinator
Once you've decided on a perfect employee relations coordinator candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.
You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.
Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new employee relations coordinator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.
Go through the hiring process checklist
- Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
- Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
- Define job responsibilities and requirements
- Establish budget and timeline
- Determine hiring decision makers for the role
- Write job description
- Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
- Promote the job internally
- Process applications through applicant tracking system
- Review resumes and cover letters
- Shortlist candidates for screening
- Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
- Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
- Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
- Conduct background checks on top candidates
- Check references of top candidates
- Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
- Extend offer to top candidate(s)
- Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
- Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
- Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
- Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire an employee relations coordinator?

Hiring an employee relations coordinator comes with both the one-time cost per hire and ongoing costs. The cost of recruiting employee relations coordinators involves promoting the job and spending time conducting interviews. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider the cost of employee relations coordinator recruiting as well the ongoing costs of maintaining the new employee.

You can expect to pay around $53,308 per year for an employee relations coordinator, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for employee relations coordinators in the US typically range between $17 and $35 an hour.

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