HR Coordinator

Key Responsibilities 

Support the Human Resources department by assisting with payroll support responsibilities while developing knowledge of payroll and compensation administration processes. Will also help with administrative HR functions, employee record management, and onboarding activities. 

This position will receive training in payroll and compensation administration to serve as a backup resource for payroll processing and related functions, and provide operational support to the HR team. 

Payroll & Compensation Support 

Assist with payroll preparation and payroll-related administrative tasks  

Learn payroll processing procedures and payroll system functionality  

Provide backup support for payroll administration during absences or peak periods  

Assist with timekeeping audits and time clock maintenance  

Support compensation plan administration and document management  

Assist with payroll reporting and payroll record maintenance  

Learn payroll compliance requirements and payroll processing workflows  

Support year-end payroll preparation activities as assigned  

Other duties as assigned 

Human Resources Support 

Assist with onboarding and new hire paperwork processes  

Maintain employee files and records within the HR system  

Process employee maintenance changes such as address updates, deductions, and general employee data changes  

Assist with new hire orientations and onboarding coordination  

Support recruitment activities including interview scheduling and applicant tracking  

Assist with HR reporting, data entry, and record audits  

Help maintain HR forms, templates, and documentation  

Respond to general employee HR questions and requests  

Assist with filing, document retention, and records management  

Support benefits administration and other HR operational activities as needed  

Other duties as assigned 

General Responsibilities 

Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information  

Assist with special projects and department initiatives  

Support continuous improvement of HR and payroll processes  

Other duties as assigned  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Strong organizational and administrative skills  

Strong attention to detail and accuracy  

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally  

Strong verbal and written communication skills  

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines  

Strong customer service and interpersonal skills  

Basic analytical and problem-solving abilities  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word  

Ability to learn HR and payroll systems and processes  

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment  

Minimum Education Requirements 

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred  

Equivalent work experience may be considered  

Required Experience 

1–3 years of administrative, HR, payroll, accounting, or office support experience preferred  

Experience working with Microsoft Office applications required  

Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, or HCM systems preferred but not required  

Experience handling confidential information preferred 

Note: 

The purpose of this outlined job description is to focus attention on the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be a complete list of every duty and it is therefore to be expected that the day to day performance of the job will frequently include tasks not listed above. 

The list of duties for which the job-holder is responsible may be varied or added to at the discretion of your manager.  Any permanent alterations are added to the job description.