Essential HR Coordinator Interview Questions & Answers:

1. Why do you think you qualify for a human resource coordinator's post?

A possible answer could be, the role of a human resource coordinator needs the person to connect with others on a human level and help them meet their aspirations while following the company's policies, structure and rules. I think with an experience of 'X' years, I know well how to deal with humans and my last employment has given me a good insight into the rules and regulations an human resource coordinator has to keep in mind while operating.

2. What are some of the things that bother you in human resource?

This is a common question, but don't dwell on it. The interviewer is looking for a job related answer, more like "what bothers you about your job or the people you work with?" If you dig deep and think of what really bothers you, you will find that it's other people and their ideas, right? But don't tell the interviewer that, you can be more clever than that.
"It bothers me the most when other people I work with don't meet their deadlines or deliver what they promise."

3. If you face a problem with your own performance as human resource coordinator, what would you do?

The purpose here is to see if you are able to identify the problems with your own performance and take corrective measures. To answer this question, you can say something like, "If I face a problem with my own performance, I will try to estimate how big is the problem, what is causing the problem and then take action on each of the listed things."

4. How do you get along with different types of people as human resource coordinator?

The workplace is loaded with a variety of different people with varying personalities and the interviewer wants to know how you think you will fit in.
When answering interview questions with HR, you want to show your interviewer that it does not matter what kind of people you work with just that work gets done. This shows the interviewer that you are more concerned with outcomes than personalities.

5. If you want to change any thing in your life, what will you change?

I am very much happy and satisfied with my life, this is the gift of god. But then also, if ever in life knowingly or unknowingly I have ever hurt my elders (parents, teachers), I just want to change that like it never happened and say sorry to them.

6. Would your boss describe you as a go-getter in human resource?

Yes, absolutely. It is not uncommon for my boss to tell me that I am one of the most reliable employees he has. He even makes such remarks on my evaluations. I believe he thinks so because I am dependable and I just get things done without having to be supervised and in the end it just makes him look good.

7. Do you prefer working with others or alone in human resource?

Basically, the interviewer is asking if you are a team player. If your answer is with others, then the interviewer will think you can't work alone and if you answer alone, then the interviewer may think you have some personality issues working with other people.

8. How would you describe your work style as human resource coordinator?

You can say that your work style is performance oriented and you love to enjoy the work. Most companies would buy this.

9. How was your performance measured in human resource?

This is quite straight question, discuss about the key performance indices against which your performance was rated. This also shows your suitability for the position.

10. Have you ever worked under pressure in human resource department?

Pressure is an inseparable part of business. However, it can take different forms. At times, it will be the pressure of escalating your performance while at others, it could be the pressure of meeting the deadlines. The purpose of this question is to see, how you handled that pressure. So, mainly talk about what did you do to not let your focus dilute like drawing a proper plan to meet the expectations, prioritizing the right activities, starting and finishing them till end and staying dedicated to the final outcome.