Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Simon-Kucher
Job overview
The HR Coordinator - Americas Region at Simon-Kucher supports HR operations and employee needs across the Americas, playing a key role in administrative and operational HR tasks to enhance HR processes and support company growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The HR Coordinator manages employee inquiries, maintains HR records, prepares reports, audits data, supports employee lifecycle transactions, facilitates onboarding and offboarding, performs HRIS maintenance, tracks employment eligibility, updates process documentation, assists with HR projects, and ensures confidentiality.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly wage of $28.85-$33.65 with compensation varying by experience and location, plus benefits including paid time off, 13 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of HR operations experience, strong communication, organizational, project management, and Excel skills, basic employment law knowledge, and ability to handle multiple tasks and travel up to 15%.
Career development
The company invests in professional development, offering opportunities to advance within a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment with a startup feel.
Work environment and culture
Simon-Kucher promotes a values-driven culture emphasizing entrepreneurship, flexibility, health and wellbeing, inclusivity, and a supportive environment where employees feel valued and can be themselves.
Company information
Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy with over 2,000 employees in 30+ countries, specializing in pricing and growth strategies to drive revenue and profit for clients with 40 years of experience.
Team overview
The HR Coordinator joins the Americas HR Operations team focused on business enablement, process improvement, and delivering high-impact HR initiatives aligned with global HR goals.
Job location and travel
The role is based in the United States with options in Boston, Atlanta, New York, or Chicago, requiring up to 15% travel including international trips.
Unique job features
The role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, global consultancy with a focus on entrepreneurial spirit, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive HR process involvement.
Company overview
Simon-Kucher is a global consultancy firm specializing in strategy, marketing, pricing, and sales. The company generates revenue by providing expert advisory services to businesses across various industries, helping them optimize their pricing strategies and improve profitability. Founded in 1985 by Hermann Simon, Eckhard Kucher, and Karl-Heinz Sebastian, the firm has grown significantly, establishing a strong presence worldwide with offices in over 25 countries. Known for its deep expertise in pricing, Simon-Kucher has been instrumental in shaping pricing strategies for numerous high-profile clients, making it a leader in the consulting space.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in HR operations, particularly in onboarding, offboarding, HRIS management, and reporting analytics, as these are core to the HR Coordinator role at Simon-Kucher.
Emphasize your organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, and proficiency with Microsoft Enterprise products, especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams, to align with the job’s operational and data management needs.
Apply through multiple channels including Simon-Kucher’s official corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and chances of being noticed by recruiters.
Connect with current employees in the Americas HR Operations team at Simon-Kucher on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent company initiatives in HR process improvements or by asking about the team’s approach to employee lifecycle management.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'HR operations,' 'employee lifecycle,' 'HRIS,' 'onboarding,' 'data analysis,' and 'process improvement' to ensure your application passes initial automated screenings.
Use Jennie Johnson’s Power Apply feature to automate applying through multiple platforms, tailor your resume with relevant keywords, and identify LinkedIn connections in Simon-Kucher’s HR division, allowing you to focus your energy on networking and interview preparation.
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