Payroll Coordinator

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Location: Tulsa, OK

Work Type: Onsite

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At a Glance:

The Payroll Coordinator supports the accurate and timely processing of multi-state, bi-weekly payroll for approximately 6,000 employees. This role serves as a key resource for payroll-related questions and works closely with operations, Human Resources, and Payroll leadership to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and exceptional employee support. This position offers the opportunity to play a critical role in supporting employees through accurate payroll processing while collaborating with teams across the organization.

 What you will do: 

• Process and audit bi-weekly payroll transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established deadlines.

• Research and resolve employee payroll inquiries, discrepancies, and pay issues.

• Process payroll adjustments, direct deposit changes, on-demand payments, and other off-cycle transactions.

• Review and support timekeeping records in Kronos, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with company policies.

• Troubleshoot payroll and timekeeping issues, including Workday and Kronos data interfaces.

• Create and maintain payroll-related transactions and records within Workday.

• Coordinate with HR and operational leaders to maintain accurate employee payroll information.

• Support payroll audits, reporting requirements, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Assist with payroll system testing, process improvements, and special projects.

What you need:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Two or more years of payroll, accounting, HR, or related administrative experience.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

• Excellent customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.

Not a must, but a plus

• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

• Experience processing payroll in a multi-state environment.

• Experience with Workday, Kronos, ADP, and Microsoft Excel.

• Knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll administration best practices.

What we offer:

At H&P, our commitment to our people is at the forefront, and that includes benefits that provide employees a sense of health and financial security. We know that life continues outside of employment and actively caring of our people is our priority.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 

• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts

• 401k match 

• Paid Leave Plans

• Parental & Adoption Benefits

• Disability Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Educational Assistance 

• Learning & Development Opportunities 

• Flex-scheduling available for qualifying positions to achieve work-life integration