Faith‑Driven HR & Payroll Coordinator (On‑Site)

Christian Career; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Education benefits

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University is seeking an HR and Payroll Coordinator to support day-to-day HR and Payroll operations at our Shawnee, OK campus. The role serves as the first point of contact for HR/Payroll and employees, handling onboarding, records, and routine inquiries in a Christ-centered environment.

The position requires strong organizational skills, 2 years of administrative experience (HR/payroll preferred), and proficiency with MS Office and HR software.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills with a servant‑leader mindset.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR/payroll software systems (e.g., ADP, Banner, Oracle, or similar platforms).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries from employees and job applicants, offering a welcoming and helpful presence.
• Create, maintain, and update physical personnel files in preparation for digitization.
• Digitize all historical personnel and payroll files.
• Assist with new hire orientation and verify identification for employees as needed.
• Support recruitment processes by assisting with posting jobs and communicating with candidates when required.
• Help with all aspects of coordinating and executing employee events, recognition programs, training sessions, and compliance activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

HR/payroll software

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ADP

Banner

Oracle

Job description

Oklahoma Baptist University is seeking an HR and Payroll Coordinator to support day-to-day HR and Payroll operations at our Shawnee, OK campus. The role serves as the first point of contact for HR/Payroll and employees, handling onboarding, records, and routine inquiries in a Christ-centered environment.

The position requires strong organizational skills, 2 years of administrative experience (HR/payroll preferred), and proficiency with MS Office and HR software.