Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator

Human Resources and Payroll Coordinator

Our prestigious client is seeking a Payroll & HR Coordinator to join their collaborative Human Resources team. This role will primarily support a wide range of HR functions while gaining hands-on experience with payroll administration. It is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to build a well-rounded foundation in employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, recruiting support, and payroll operations.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about creating a positive employee experience. This position offers significant training and development opportunities for someone eager to grow their career within Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Coordination

• Maintain employee records and HR documentation while ensuring the highest level of confidentiality and accuracy.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and employee offboarding processes.
• Prepare and process onboarding paperwork, employee status changes, and HR-related documentation.
• Assist with employee communications, policy administration, and HR initiatives.
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment activities, and employee data management.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Partner with leadership and employees to help support a positive workplace culture.

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Support

• Post job openings and assist with candidate sourcing efforts.
• Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Prepare offer letters and new hire documentation.
• Maintain applicant tracking records and recruiting reports.
• Support hiring managers and the HR team through all stages of the recruitment process.

Payroll Administration Support

• Assist with the accurate and timely processing of payroll.
• Review employee information, payroll entries, and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Maintain payroll records and generate payroll-related reports.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve routine payroll concerns.
• Support payroll audits, compliance efforts, and data validation activities.
• Ensure payroll information is properly maintained within HR and payroll systems.

HR Operations & Systems

• Support HRIS and payroll system administration, record maintenance, and reporting.
• Generate routine HR and workforce reports.
• Assist with HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Learn and navigate multiple HR, payroll, and recruiting platforms.
• Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+years of experience in Human Resources, HR coordination, recruiting, payroll support, or administrative operations.
• Strong understanding of HR processes, employee lifecycle activities, and HR best practices.
• Experience assisting with onboarding, employee records management, or benefits administration strongly preferred.
• Exposure to payroll processing or payroll-related responsibilities preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-service mindset with a collaborative and team-oriented approach.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting HR departments in an HR Coordinator, HR Assistant, or Payroll Coordinator capacity.
• Exposure to HRIS, payroll systems, and applicant tracking systems.
• Familiarity with payroll processing, employee onboarding, benefits administration, and recruiting coordination.
• Basic knowledge of employment practices and HR compliance requirements.