Remote HR Coordinator: Payroll & Benefits

Rhode Island Bar Assn.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Bar Association is seeking an HR Coordinator to provide administrative support across HR functions, including payroll, onboarding, and recruitment coordination.

The role requires a strong grasp of payroll and benefits processes, with emphasis on compliance and accurate recordkeeping in a fully remote setting. Reports to the Chief Operating Officer and supports a busy HR team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of HR and payroll experience including onboarding, recruitment support, payroll processing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Foundational understanding of employment laws and compliance (I-9, FLSA, ADA, EEOC, record retention).
• Working knowledge of HR processes including onboarding, benefits administration, personnel file management, and recruitment workflows.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll activities, including timesheet reconciliation and 401(k) processing.
• Assist with benefits administration and open enrollment.
• Coordinate onboarding with I-9 verification and background checks.
• Support recruitment by posting openings and candidate communications.
• Assist with performance reviews and merit processing.
• Maintain compliant electronic personnel files and respond to HR inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Recruitment support

Onboarding

Benefits administration

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Recordkeeping

Remote communication

Education

Associate's degree in HR/Business

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

MS Office

Job description

Rhode Island Bar Association is seeking an HR Coordinator to provide administrative support across HR functions, including payroll, onboarding, and recruitment coordination.

The role requires a strong grasp of payroll and benefits processes, with emphasis on compliance and accurate recordkeeping in a fully remote setting. Reports to the Chief Operating Officer and supports a busy HR team.