Human Resource Coordinator

Johnson Block and Company, Inc.•Middleton, WI

About The Position

The Human Resource Coordinator plays a key role in payroll processing and benefits administration, serving as the primary liaison with the external payroll provider to ensure accurate, timely payroll, maintain employee records, and resolve payroll-related matters. This role administers employee benefits and leave programs, provides guidance to employees and managers on HR policies and workplace concerns, and supports compliance with employment laws. In addition, the Human Resource Coordinator partners with leadership to design, coordinate, and track employee training initiatives, professional development opportunities, and performance improvement plans that support individual growth and organizational goals. The role also manages employee transitions and offboarding, prepares HR reports and documentation, and maintains confidentiality while fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture. Johnson Block and Company, Inc.’s mission is simple, quality service through our commitment to staff and clients. We believe our strength is the personal contact with individuals at all levels within our firm, but especially the accessibility of our partners in meeting our client’s needs. Our philosophy emphasizes direct personal service from our experienced professionals. These professionals are committed to our organization’s core values of; dedication, integrity, growth, respect, adaptability and community. These values are at the heart of everything we do for our client’s, ourselves and our communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
2–3 years of experience in an HR-related role, supporting employee development, HR operations, or generalist responsibilities
Experience processing and managing payroll for all employees
Coordinated and administered employee benefits, ensuring compliance and accuracy, with hands-on experience in benefits programs.
Demonstrated experience supporting employee development, training programs, or performance management initiatives
Working knowledge of HR functions, including employee relations, onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, and HR compliance
Understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with employees, managers, and administrative teams
Proficiency with HRIS, payroll, or administrative systems, or the ability to quickly learn new tools and processes

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating with an external payroll provider is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee payroll processing and benefits administration.
Serve as the primary liaison with the external payroll company to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, resolve discrepancies, and maintain employee records.
Administer employee benefits and leave programs and respond to employee questions regarding benefits, policies, and HR processes.
Collaborate with the administrative team on recruiting-related activities, including career fairs and hiring support, while not serving as the primary recruiting function.
Coordinate, implement, and track employee training programs and employee development initiatives to support performance, growth, and retention.
Support HR compliance by ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and maintaining HR policies, procedures, and required documentation.
Partner with leadership and the administrative team to manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire orientation, documentation, system access coordination, and exit procedures.
Support performance management processes, including evaluations, goal tracking, and employee development planning.
Provide guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, employee relations matters, and workplace concerns.
Maintain HRIS data accuracy and prepare HR reports and documentation for leadership and audits.