Payroll & Human Resources Coordinator Job High Ridge Missouri USA,HR/Recruitment

Location: High Ridge

Bring Your HR Expertise to a Team That Makes a Difference!

Are you an experienced Human Resources professional with strong payroll skills
? Do you enjoy supporting employees, solving workplace challenges, and keeping HR operations organized and compliant?

Maple Grove Wellness & Rehabilitation in Fenton, MO, is looking for a Payroll & Human Resources Coordinator to join our team!

This is an opportunity for an HR-minded professional who can balance accurate payroll processing with the day-to-day responsibilities of human resources in a skilled nursing facility. From employee relations and recruitment to onboarding, compliance, and benefits administration, you'll play an important role in supporting our employees and facility leadership.

If you're organized, detail-oriented, approachable, and confident handling sensitive employee matters,
we'd love to hear from you!

Position Overview

The Payroll & Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for coordinating payroll processing and supporting a broad range of human resources functions in accordance with company policies, applicable state and federal laws, and facility procedures.

This position requires strong HR knowledge, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential employee information professionally. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with employees and leadership, managing competing priorities, and ensuring payroll and HR tasks are completed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources & Employee Relations

Support day-to-day human resources operations and employee-related needs.
Assist with employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, progressive discipline, suspensions, and terminations.
Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files and HR records.
Document disciplinary actions and other employee-related activities according to company procedures.
Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.
Review employee licenses, certifications, Hepatitis B documentation, TB records, and other required credentials to ensure records remain current.
Assist with compensation changes, merit increases, employee status updates, and other employment-related changes.
Act as a resource for employees and facility leadership while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Recruitment, Hiring & Onboarding

Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and recruitment priorities.
Review applications, prescreen candidates, coordinate interviews, and recommend qualified applicants for consideration.
Complete pre-employment screenings and employment verifications according to established procedures.
Coordinate the hiring and onboarding process for new and rehired employees.
Support new hire orientation and ensure required employment documentation is completed.
Maintain recruitment, onboarding, and retention records.
Help support employee appreciation and recognition programs.

Payroll Processing & Timekeeping

Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
Manage daily, weekly, and pay-period payroll responsibilities in accordance with established procedures.
Review timekeeping records and distribute reports to department heads for review and correction.
Enter approved timekeeping edits and verify payroll information for accuracy.
Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate finalized payroll reports.
Process payroll variables, including overtime, shift differentials, on-call pay, employee status changes, and other applicable adjustments.
Ensure new and rehired employees are entered into the payroll system accurately and on time.
Update payroll records for changes to employee pay, job information, and personal…