People & Payroll Coordinator

Liberty1 Financial•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Build your HR career with a company that's growing. At Liberty1 Financial, our People Operations team is focused on creating an outstanding employee experience while building efficient, scalable processes that support our growing business. We're looking for a People Operations Coordinator who enjoys bringing order to complexity, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service. This role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years of HR experience who is ready to take ownership of payroll administration, HR operations, leave management, and office operations while growing their career in People Operations. If you're organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy improving processes, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, Payroll, or Office Administration
Experience preparing or administering a Multi-state payroll
Experience using an HRIS and payroll system
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting recurring deadlines
Leave administration (FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation)
Supporting a fast-paced, growing organization
Excellent communication and customer service skills
High level of professionalism and discretion when handling confidential information
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel

Responsibilities

Reviewing and auditing employee timecards for accuracy
Processing payroll-related employee changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, PTO adjustments, and benefit deductions
Administering payroll within the HRIS and preparing payroll for final executive review
Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data
Partnering with managers and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies
Ensuring payroll deadlines are consistently met
Coordinating onboarding and new hire experiences
Maintaining employee records and HRIS data integrity
Administering employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, and state leave programs, with guidance on complex matters
Supporting benefits administration and employee changes
Assisting with recruiting coordination and interview scheduling
Responding to employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, policies, and People Operations processes
Preparing reports, maintaining documentation, and supporting compliance initiatives
Identifying opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency
Supporting the day-to-day operations of our office
Serving as the primary contact for office-related questions and operational needs
Managing office supplies, inventory, kitchen, and common areas
Coordinating with building management, IT vendors, maintenance providers, and other service partners
Assisting with vendor relationships and office services
Supporting company meetings, employee events, celebrations, and recognition programs
Helping coordinate internal communications and workplace initiatives