Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources Coordinator
Full-Time | Non-Exempt | 37.5 Hours/Week, Flexible Schedule

Brookgreen Gardens is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to play a key role in supporting our staff and helping our organization grow.

As a member of our Human Resources team, you’ll coordinate essential HR processes that impact every stage of the employee journey—from recruitment and onboarding to employee support, training, and offboarding. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a process-driven environment, enjoys collaboration, and is confident speaking to groups during orientations and training.

This position typically works Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility to support organizational needs. You’ll collaborate closely with HR leadership and departments across Brookgreen to process employee changes, maintain digital records, manage onboarding, conduct new hire orientation, and support HR communications and programs—all while helping foster a positive and engaging experience for every employee.

At Brookgreen Gardens, we are more than just a workplace. Our mission—to collect, conserve, and exhibit the plants, animals, and art of the Lowcountry—guides everything we do. We value teamwork, innovation, and ownership, and the Human Resources Coordinator is a key partner in promoting these values while supporting our staff and organizational culture.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Coordinating recruitment and onboarding processes
• Conducting new hire orientations and facilitating training sessions
• Processing employee changes and maintaining digital records
• Assisting with HR communications, presentations, and program support
• Collaborating with departments to support HR initiatives and enhance the employee experience

Apply today and help us grow Brookgreen Gardens — together.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with professionalism and discretion
• Comfortable speaking to groups (new hire orientation and training)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven with strong recordkeeping skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Foundational HR knowledge—experience with recruiting, onboarding, personnel records, or compliance preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn design tools, presentation software, or AI platforms to support HR communications and projects
• Familiarity with or ability to learn HRIS or payroll systems (experience with online platforms preferred)
• An associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in HR, business, or a related field

Note: While we’re happy to train on systems and internal processes, strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a solid understanding of HR functions are essential for success in this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in human resources, recruiting, onboarding, or administrative support
• Nonprofit or mission-driven organization experience
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar)

Pre-employment screening including drug screen and background checks are required upon hire.

Brookgreen Gardens offers excellent benefits including major medical, life insurance, short and long term disability, 403(b), and employee assistance programs as well as: complimentary annual membership for employee and household family members, complimentary entrance to Huntington State Park, complimentary tickets for friends and family, and discounts on tickets, food venues and our Keepsakes gift shop.

To Apply:

To be considered, applicants must submit a Brookgreen Gardens employment application, resume, and cover letter. The application can be completed online at brookgreen.org/careers or picked up in person at our Garders Cottage TIcket and Information Center.

Completed applications, resumes, and cover letters must be submitted by April 5 via one of the following methods:

• Email: humanresources@brookgreen.org
• Fax: 843-235-6039
• Mail:

Human Resources
PO Box 3368
Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Brookgreen Gardens is committed to equal opportunity employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17