Human Resources Coordinator

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard—when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

The Opportunity: 

The HR Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting Human Resources across multiple campuses (US and Canada). This position involves data entry, administrative support, and coordination of various HR-related activities. Additionally, the HR Coordinator will assist in the managing of philanthropy purchases and facilitating campus-wide engagement activities through Human Resources and campus Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What Your Impact Will Be: 

• Data Entry and Administrative Support: Assist HR leaders across campuses with accurate and timely data entry, maintaining employee records, and providing general administrative support.
• Act as a partner and backup to the HR Coordinator in our El Segundo, CA office.
• Philanthropy Coordination: Manage and coordinate philanthropy purchases and initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and community impact, including communication of events and coordination of volunteers.
• Campus-Wide Engagement: Plan and execute campus-wide engagement activities in collaboration with Human Resources and various Employee Resource Groups, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Communication Liaison: Serve as a point of contact for HR-related inquiries, providing prompt and accurate information to employees and stakeholders.
• Event Planning: Assist in organizing HR events, workshops, and training sessions, ensuring all logistical arrangements are in place.
• Reporting: Generate and analyze HR reports to support decision-making and strategic planning.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and across multiple campuses.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry and reporting.
• Experience with HRIS systems is a plus.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of initiative.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse groups of people.
• Demonstrated a growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves.

The base hourly rate for this position is between $20 and $23.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base hourly rate will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
• We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
• We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Who We Are:

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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