Industrial Field Office & Workforce Coordinator

Austin Industries, Inc.; Lake Charles, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking a Field Office & Workforce Coordinator to support projects in Lake Charles, LA. The role focuses on onboarding, payroll coordination, workforce reporting, and field office management to keep projects running smoothly.

You will serve as a key resource for employees and project leadership, ensuring personnel are onboarded, supported, and ready to work while maintaining efficient office operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in workforce administration, onboarding, payroll support, or project administration.
• Experience in industrial construction, maintenance, manufacturing, or similar.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee onboarding, orientations, transfers, and workforce mobilization activities.
• Assist with pre-employment requirements, including drug testing, physicals, certifications, and site-specific credentials.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for onboarding, payroll, benefits, and personnel processes.
• Provide administrative and workforce support to local and remote project locations.
• Coordinate payroll documentation and assist with timekeeping processes.
• Maintain personnel files, workforce reports, and project documentation.
• Support staffing efforts, workforce tracking, and employee record management.
• Assist with invoice processing, job cost documentation, owner billings, and project reporting.
• Maintain project filing systems and general office operations.
• Support safety, compliance, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking a Field Office & Workforce Coordinator to support projects in Lake Charles, LA. The role focuses on onboarding, payroll coordination, workforce reporting, and field office management to keep projects running smoothly.

You will serve as a key resource for employees and project leadership, ensuring personnel are onboarded, supported, and ready to work while maintaining efficient office operations.