People & Payroll Operations Specialist

Oklahoma Baptist University; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan (403b)

Paid time off

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK seeks an Administrative Coordinator for Human Resources and Payroll to support daily HR and payroll operations. You will act as the first point of contact, manage personnel files, assist with new hires, and coordinate events and training in a faith-based, Christ-centered environment.

You will ensure timely payroll processing for hourly staff, assist with employment documents, maintain confidential records, and help with compliance and overall office

Qualifications

• Requires 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 (ADP, Banner, Oracle).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries from employees and job applicants.
• Create, maintain, and update personnel files; digitize historical files.
• Assist with new hire orientation and identify verification; support recruitment efforts.
• Coordinate employee events, recognition programs, and training sessions; ensure compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

HR software

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ADP

Banner

Oracle

Job description

Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK seeks an Administrative Coordinator for Human Resources and Payroll to support daily HR and payroll operations. You will act as the first point of contact, manage personnel files, assist with new hires, and coordinate events and training in a faith-based, Christ-centered environment.

You will ensure timely payroll processing for hourly staff, assist with employment documents, maintain confidential records, and help with compliance and overall office