HR Coordinator; Entry Level

HR Coordinator

Human Resources Department (Lexington, KY)

The HR Coordinator is an entry-level human resources role that provides front-line, service-oriented support to all employees. This position serves as a primary point of contact for HR and payroll-related inquiries through a centralized inbox, phone line, or ticketing system and supports foundational HR and payroll processes.

The HR Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring timely responses, accurate recordkeeping, and consistent application of employer policies while working in a high-volume, process-driven environment. This role is ideal for someone beginning their HR career who is detail-oriented, customer-focused, and eager to learn multiple areas of human resources.

• Serve as a first point of contact for HR and payroll inquiries via shared inbox, phone, and/or ticketing system.
• Triage, document, and respond to routine HR and payroll questions.
• Escalate complex or sensitive matters appropriately.

• Send reminders for timecard completion, review timecards on a weekly basis.
• Enter pay, job and other demographic changes into Paycom for timely payroll entry.
• Maintain accurate employee pay data.
• Support audits and reconciliations.

• Support onboarding and offboarding.
• Assist with employment verifications.
• Provide accurate HR policy guidance.

• Maintain confidential employee records.
• Assist with benefits and leave tracking.
• Support I-9 processing and audits.

• Apply policies consistently.
• Identify trends and suggest process improvements.

• Classification:
  Non-Exempt, Full-Time
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Schedule:
  
  Standard business hours with flexibility during peak cycles

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field
• 0–2 years of related experience
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills

• Education experience
• Exposure to HRIS or payroll systems
• Interest in HR certification

• Customer service mindset
• Organizational skills
• Accuracy and confidentiality