We’re searching for a Centralized Staffing Coordinator, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll be responsible for supporting hospital operations through proactive staffing coordination, accurate time and attendance management, and timekeeping system support. You’ll serve as a liaison between leadership, payroll, and hospital departments to ensure appropriate staffing levels, compliance with policies, accurate payroll processing, and effective communication. You’ll also integrate scheduling, attendance reconciliation, timekeeping system oversight, and reporting functions to support operational efficiency and fiscal accountability.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
Generates, balances, and maintains unit schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels.
Reviews self-scheduling, time-off requests, and staffing changes in accordance with hospital policy.
Responds to unplanned staffing gaps by soliciting coverage and coordinating with unit leaders, float pools, and external agencies as needed.
Maintains current staff databases including FTE status, competencies, and contact information.
Acts as a primary point of contact for staff regarding scheduling changes and policies.
Reconciles employee timecards to ensure accurate pay and attendance records.
Enters and validates manual time adjustments and pay codes as required.
Investigates discrepancies between scheduling, payroll, and timekeeping systems.
Ensures employee status accuracy in coordination with Human Resources.
Maintains required documentation and historical timecard records.
Performs timely and accurate time and labor processing in line with established accuracy standards.
Serves as a resource for troubleshooting timekeeping issues and responding to complex inquiries.
Provides system support, reports, and audits related to attendance, overtime, and leave.
Participates in system upgrades, testing, and enhancement initiatives.
Maintains desk procedures and ensures adherence to departmental workflows and policies.
Maintains open communication with unit leadership, staff, payroll, and internal stakeholders.
Prepares and distributes staffing, payroll, overtime, leave, and agency reports.
Documents staffing and timekeeping activity within electronic systems.
Responds professionally to inquiries and ensures confidentiality of information.
Supports appropriate use of overtime and staffing resources.
Assists leadership with labor cost awareness and staffing efficiency.
Ensures compliance with hospital policies, payroll procedures, and applicable regulations.
Maintains current knowledge of hospital systems, policies, and procedures.
Participates in required training, meetings, and performance improvement initiatives.
Serves as a resource and support for new team members.
Demonstrates problem-solving, adaptability, professionalism, and customer service.
Skills & Requirements
H.S. Diploma or GED required
2 years payroll, timekeeping, and/or hospital administrative experience
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- 2 years payroll, timekeeping, and/or hospital administrative experience
What We Do
Texas Children's Hospital is a world-renowned pediatric hospital in Houston, Texas, specializing in pediatric and women's health. Consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas and among the best in the nation, it leads in patient care, education, and research. The hospital provides a wide range of specialized services, including cardiology, neurology, and cancer care, to create a healthier future for children and women.
