People Operations - Timekeeper

Our Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

EAP and Ticket Discounts

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Our Company in Norfolk, VA is hiring an entry-level HR timekeeping assistant. This role focuses on numbers, records, and details, demanding accuracy, consistency, accountability, and the ability to flag issues to the right person.

You will enter and verify time data, review hours daily, resolve discrepancies, and help maintain confidential records. The position offers a 40-hour workweek and full benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous HR, payroll, timekeeping, or admin experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to identify inconsistencies and follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees and management.
• Ability to work with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Enter, review, and maintain employee time and attendance data.
• Review employee hours daily for accuracy and completeness.
• Compare timekeeping records against schedules and reports.
• Identify discrepancies and timekeeping errors.
• Notify managers and HR when discrepancies are identified.
• Maintain accurate and organized records and documentation.
• Handle confidential employee information.
• Follow established HR, timekeeping, and attendance procedures.
• Perform other administrative and HR support duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Timekeeping

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This is an entry-level position that is well suited for someone who enjoys working with numbers, records, and details and wants to build experience in Human Resources. Success in this role requires accuracy, consistency, accountability, and the ability to recognize when something does not look right and communicate it to the appropriate person.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Enter, review, and maintain employee time and attendance data.
• Review employee hours and activity on a daily basis for accuracy and completeness.
• Compare timekeeping records against schedules, attendance records, and other available activity reports.
• Identify discrepancies, missing punches, incorrect hours, and other timekeeping errors.
• Document identified errors and maintain appropriate records of corrections and follow-up.
• Notify managers, supervisors, HR personnel, and other appropriate parties when discrepancies are identified.
• Follow up on unresolved timekeeping issues to ensure they are addressed timely.
• Maintain accurate and organized records and documentation.
• Handle employee and company information with appropriate confidentiality.
• Follow established HR, timekeeping, and attendance procedures.
• Perform other administrative and HR support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous HR, payroll, timekeeping, data entry, or administrative experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to identify inconsistencies and follow issues through to resolution.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees and management.
• Ability to work with confidential information.
• Ability to learn and consistently follow established procedures.
• Abilty to work with little to no unscheduled absences

Why This Role Matters

This role ensures accurate time and attendance tracking, supports compliance, and helps maintain fair and consistent workforce practices while enabling leaders to make informed decisions.

Schedule & Pay

• Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
• Starts at $17.00 an hour
• Full Time Benefits Available
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, and Critical
  • Legal, EAP, and Ticket Discounts

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.