HR-Payroll Coordinator

Location: Waterbury CT area

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Title: Human Resources / Payroll Coordinator

Pay Rate: $25-$32/hour

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Human Resources / Payroll Coordinator to support a broad range of HR, payroll, recruiting, and administrative functions. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees and leadership while helping ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of Human Resources and payroll processes.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative environment, balancing multiple priorities, and providing outstanding support across employee relations, benefits administration, payroll, recruiting coordination, and office administration. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their HR experience while making a meaningful impact on employees and the organization.

• Process and support payroll activities using Ceridian software.
• Assist with employee benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and employee inquiries.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits-related questions.
• Support employee relations activities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Coordinate with staffing agencies to help meet hiring and workforce needs.
• Assist with recruiting efforts, candidate coordination, and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Perform HR and payroll data entry while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with personnel file maintenance and general HR administration.
• Order office and operational supplies and coordinate vendor requests as needed.
• Support reporting, documentation, and other administrative projects.
• Collaborate with internal departments to provide responsive customer service and employee support.
  
  

• Previous experience in Human Resources, Payroll, HR Coordination, or a related administrative role.
• Experience processing payroll or supporting payroll administration.
• Familiarity with employee relations and benefits administration.
• Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage confidential employee and payroll information.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

• Experience using Ceridian payroll software.
• Experience coordinating with staffing agencies or supporting recruiting activities.
• Exposure to Accounts Payable, invoicing, or administrative accounting functions.
• Experience supporting onboarding, personnel records, and HR compliance processes.
• Manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or industrial environment experience is a plus.
  
  

At Ultimate Staffing, we're dedicated to connecting great people with great opportunities. This position offers the chance to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of Human Resources and Payroll while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Apply today to take the next step in your HR and Payroll career.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.