We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Administrator at a methodist church to join an onsite team in Lakeland, Florida in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports core human resources, payroll, and benefits activities within a church-based organization while offering broad exposure to compliance, employee support, and departmental operations. The role is well suited for someone who wants to expand their knowledge across multiple HR functions and grow into greater responsibility over time.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate day-to-day administrative work across human resources, payroll, and employee benefits to help keep department operations running smoothly.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain personnel records, employment documents, and other sensitive files with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Assist with payroll processing activities, including data review, updates, and communication related to employee pay and related records.
- Support benefits administration for both clergy and lay staff by helping with enrollments, changes, questions, and related documentation.
- Contribute to employee relations and HR compliance efforts by tracking required paperwork, monitoring processes, and helping maintain policy-related records.
- Help facilitate onboarding tasks such as background checks, legal forms, and orientation activities for incoming employees.
- Provide administrative support for budgeting and departmental coordination, including gathering information and assisting with routine reporting needs.
- Partner closely with HR leadership and team members to build knowledge across functions and take on expanded duties as business needs evolve.
- Prior experience in human resources administration, payroll support, or a closely related administrative role.
- Working knowledge of employee benefits processes and general HR compliance practices.
- Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP and comfort handling payroll-related information.
- Experience supporting onboarding activities, including background checks, employment paperwork, and orientation coordination.
- Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Clear communication skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment when working with confidential employee information.
- Interest in learning new responsibilities and developing toward broader HR leadership opportunities.