HR Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an approachable HR Coordinator to support daily human resources operations for a busy food manufacturing organization in Louisville, Kentucky. This position serves as a key point of contact for employees, helping resolve routine HR and benefits questions while ensuring payroll and workforce information are handled accurately. The role is ideal for someone who is organized, detail oriented, and comfortable balancing administrative precision with strong employee support.

Responsibilities:
• Manage weekly payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 300 employees, ensuring timely and accurate submission each pay period.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR inquiries, gathering details, coordinating with the appropriate HR team member, and providing clear follow-up.
• Assist staff with the company’s workforce application for time tracking, benefits access, and leave management.
• Enter and maintain payroll and employee data within HR systems, including applicable HR platforms, while preserving data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Create internal communication materials such as employee announcements, event notices, and informational flyers.
• Track overtime activity and prepare related reports using Excel to support HR monitoring and decision-making.
• Provide front-facing support in the HR area, maintaining a welcoming and attentive presence for employees and visitors.
• Contribute to evolving HR initiatives and take on broader generalist responsibilities as business needs change.• Previous experience processing payroll for a multi-employee workforce; experience handling payroll for 60 or more employees is preferred.
• Background in human resources support, employee relations, or HR coordination in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Paycom or similar HRIS/payroll systems is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to organize data and support overtime reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a warm and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and maintain accuracy in detailed administrative work.
• Comfortable working onsite Monday through Friday with a consistent daytime schedule and limited remote flexibility after onboarding.