The HR Coordinator provides essential Human Resources support to the corporate office, serving as a key point of contact for associates and managers on day-to-day HR matters. This role is responsible for the accurate administration of policies and procedures, payroll auditing, employee status changes, new hire onboarding, HR data maintenance and reporting, and support of benefit programs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Essential Functions
- Accurately process associate data changes in Workday, including internal transfers, promotions, status changes,
- and pay adjustments, with appropriate supporting documentation
- Manage position creation and updates in Workday, partnering with Compensation to ensure accurate, active job
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- Create and maintain organizational charts in PowerPoint, ensuring alignment with Workday data
- Support payroll processing through data entry, timesheet reviews, and system audits
- Identify and resolve pay discrepancies through adjustments and corrections
- Analyze corporate office payroll costs and report findings to leadership
- Complete and audit new hire paperwork, ensuring compliance with onboarding requirements
- Conduct off-cycle orientations as needed
- Conduct exit interviews and escalate key findings to HR Business Partners
- Serve as a point of contact for HR policies, benefits, and compensation program questions
- Address workplace concerns in accordance with company guidelines
- Train new associates on timekeeping systems and procedures
- Partner with HR Business Partners and the Campus Recruiting & Programs team to support program execution
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior HR, payroll, or administrative experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced organizational skills with the ability to multi-task effectively
- General knowledge of HR processes, policies, and best practices
- Strong prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
- High degree of discretion and ability to handle confidential information appropriately
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in data entry and auditing tasks
- Collaborative and curious mindset with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders and business partners
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior HR, payroll, or administrative experience
- Experience using Workday for employee data and position management
- Proficiency with PowerPoint for organizational charts
- Experience with timekeeping systems and timesheet review
- Payroll auditing and ability to identify/resolve pay discrepancies
- Completion and auditing of new hire paperwork and onboarding compliance
- Conducting exit interviews and escalating findings
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- General knowledge of HR processes, policies, and best practices
- High degree of discretion and ability to handle confidential information
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and auditing
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work across stakeholders
Belk Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Belk and has not been reviewed or approved by Belk.
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Retirement Support — A defined 401(k) match up to 5%, with eligibility beginning after three months of service, supports long-term savings. A published match formula (100% of the first 4% and 50% of the next 2%) highlights a competitive retirement program.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and broader parental leave, including adoption, foster, and surrogacy, are included. Fertility and infertility support further extends family-focused coverage.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — An associate merchandise discount is widely available and can be enhanced during special events. Wellness resources such as an Employee Assistance Program and digital health tools complement these perks.
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What We Do
Charlotte-based Belk, Inc., a privately-owned department store, began when William Henry Belk opened his first store in 1888 with his brother, Dr. John Belk, joining as a partner. What started as two brothers in business has now grown into a legacy of selling great products at great prices, treating customers like family, and giving back to the community. Throughout the years, we’ve changed and grown in so many ways. We’ve added exciting products, adapted the way we work, and made it easier to shop with new technology and services. Today, Belk serves customers at nearly 300 Belk stores in 16 Southeastern states, at belk.com, and through the mobile app.
