What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Coordinator position at Tom Thumb Supermarket?
Administrative Coordinator – Job Description POSITION PURPOSE
The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for supporting store operations through effective execution of administrative, HR, payroll, compliance, and communication processes. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate associate onboarding, employment compliance, scheduling support, and day‑to‑day administrative efficiency while serving as a key liaison between store leadership, associates, HR, and Corporate teams.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES HR, Staffing & Onboarding
The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for supporting store operations through effective execution of administrative, HR, payroll, compliance, and communication processes. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate associate onboarding, employment compliance, scheduling support, and day‑to‑day administrative efficiency while serving as a key liaison between store leadership, associates, HR, and Corporate teams.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES HR, Staffing & Onboarding
- Coordinate and support the hiring, onboarding, and orientation process for new associates.
- Manage I‑9, E‑Verify, and pre‑employment tasks in accordance with company and legal requirements.
- Monitor compliance dashboards regularly and take proactive action to prevent out‑of‑compliance situations.
- Support store leadership with personnel transactions including transfers, terminations, and data updates.
- Serve as a point of contact for associates regarding employment documentation and onboarding questions.
- Support accurate payroll processing by monitoring time‑clock punches, edits, and exceptions.
- Ensure compliance with wage and hour policies, labor laws, time‑clock procedures, and attendance standards.
- Assist store leadership with payroll reconciliation, reporting, and follow‑up as needed.
- Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files and store records.
- Support store communication through postings, announcements, and coordination with leadership.
- Assist with preparation and submission of reports, forms, and administrative documentation.
- Serve as an administrative resource for Department Managers and store leadership.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Track and support compliance programs including food safety training, COBC, HIPAA, and required certifications.
- Partner with HR, Loss Prevention, and Store Leadership to address compliance issues and audits.
- Act as a liaison between store teams and HR, TA, Payroll, and Corporate departments.
- Communicate updates, requirements, and deadlines clearly and professionally to store leadership and associates.
- Provide customer‑focused internal service to associates and leadership.
- Supports total store administrative and HR functions.
- Plays a key role in hiring execution, compliance readiness, and operational accuracy.
- Influences associate experience through timely and accurate administrative processes.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Prior administrative, HR, payroll, or retail experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, time‑management, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with store systems, MyACI, First Advantage, and basic Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Occasional lifting of files or office materials.
- Reliable attendance and schedule flexibility required.
- Must adhere to Company Code of Business Conduct and confidentiality standards.