Human Resources Coordinator

The Human Resources Coordinator supports daily HR and payroll-related operations and serves as a first point of contact for employees and candidates. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and payroll support. The position plays a key role in ensuring accurate timekeeping, supporting payroll continuity, and delivering a positive employee experience while maintaining compliance with federal and Louisiana employment laws.

• Assist with recruiting activities, including posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communications
• Support onboarding and orientation processes, including new hire paperwork, I-9 verification, E-Verify (if applicable), and HRIS data entry
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with record-retention and data privacy requirements
• Serve as a point of contact for routine employee inquiries related to policies, benefits, time off, and payroll timing, escalating issues as appropriate
• Enter, review, and audit employee time records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policy and applicable wage and hour laws
• Support payroll processing activities, including serving as a backup to the primary payroll processor to ensure business continuity during absences
• Coordinate payroll-related data changes, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and deductions, ensuring timely submission
• Assist with benefits administration support, including enrollments, changes, and employee communications
• Support compliance efforts related to FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and applicable Louisiana employment regulations
• Assist with payroll reconciliation, reporting, and responding to basic payroll inquiries in coordination with payroll and finance teams
• Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives, training sessions, and internal communications
• Prepare HR and payroll reports, audits, and documentation as requested
• Perform other HR- and payroll-related duties as assigned

Required:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field (or in progress)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with time and payroll data
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Prior administrative, HR, or payroll support experience (including internships)
• Familiarity with timekeeping systems, HRIS platforms, and payroll cycles
• Basic knowledge of wage and hour laws (FLSA) and payroll fundamentals
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or FPC certification (or interest in pursuing certification)
• High level of accuracy and accountability
• Confidentiality and professional judgment
• Customer service and employee-support mindset
• Time management and ability to meet payroll deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments

• Office-based, M-F, 8-5
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds (files, office supplies)