LA Kings - HR Coordinator

The LA Kings are where hockey, culture, and community come together. As one of the most iconic franchises in the NHL, the Kings deliver high‑energy games, unforgettable moments, and a game‑night experience that goes far beyond the ice.

Owned by AEG, the LA Kings are powered by teams who bring passion, precision, and pride to everything they do, from game‑day operations and fan experiences to the work that happens behind the scenes. Every role plays a part in creating nights fans remember and a culture that represents Los Angeles.

If you want to be part of a team where the work matters on and off the ice, there’s a place for you here. You’re part of what makes it happen.

Job Summary

The HR Coordinator works closely with the Manager of Human Resources to provide administrative and operational support for a wide range of HR functions across both the LA Kings and Ontario Reign. This role is responsible for supporting daily HR activities, including onboarding and offboarding, recruitment, payroll processing, employee record maintenance, training coordination, processing employee status changes, responding to employee inquiries, and assisting managers with HR policies, procedures, and best practices. In addition, the HR Coordinator contributes to various HR initiatives and special projects

Essential Functions

• Maintain all employee/player files and related record keeping of personnel data, workers compensation, contracts, I-9 records, etc. Process and document all adjustments involving staff, including: promotions pay increases, data updates.

• Responsible for processing new hires from applicant tracking system through UKG, by ensuring paperwork is collected and validated electronically, employee IDs are requested, appropriate documents (e.g., I-9, etc.) are verified, and completing all other related data entry.

• Assist employees with questions/issues regarding payroll, benefits and HR process and procedures.

• Provide support and assistance for recruitment activities (job postings, sourcing, coordination of interviews, pre-screening candidates) for positions within the company, issue background checks for new hires.

• Participate in/conduct employee meetings where appropriate (such as new hire orientation, annual benefit enrollment meetings, etc.)

• Responsible for the integrity, security, and confidentiality of employee data including ensuring compliance of all documents and administering record retention and purging of personnel files.

• Assist employees with daily payroll, PTO, timesheet and system Issues. Assist with system reports, timesheet issues, etc. Is the ABI Super User and serves as the liaison between employee and payroll for all things ABI. Work directly with Payroll on the maintenance of ABI. Perform regular audits of employee data in UKG and ABIMM to ensure accuracy of employee data.

• Follow AEG best practices and procedures to coordinate exit interviews, termination paperwork and final wages for all employee separations.

• Assist in planning employee appreciation/wellness initiatives including Staff Retreat, holiday party, watch parties and other celebrations.

• Assist in preparing and maintaining job descriptions for exempt and non-exempt positions.

Education Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree (4-year) in Business, Human Resources, or related field

Experience Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related work experience

• Experience working in an HRIS system

Skills & Abilities

• Strong time management skills with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment

• Proven ability to utilize discretion and best judgment when handling confidential information

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Highly organized with close attention to detail

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel and Outlook)

• Ability to read, interpret, and disseminate information on Company policies to employees and management

• Excellent administrative and interpersonal skills

• Knowledge of common HRIS systems

• Must be available to work game days, nights, weekends and holidays

Payscale: $21.27-$26.00/hr

This position is not eligible for a bonus under the current bonus plan requirements.

Benefits: Full-time: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, company paid basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, parental leave, 401k Plan (with a current employer match of 3%), flexible spending and health savings account options, and wellness offerings.

AEG reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. AEG may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description.

AEG's policy is to hire the most qualified applicants, and we comply with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws in making hiring and employee decisions. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, marital status, disability, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status recognized by applicable federal, state or local law.

Employer does not offer work visa sponsorship for this position.

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