Human Resource and Finance Coordinator

Role Overview

This is a hands-on, cross-functional position responsible for day-to-day HR operations and local finance coordination. You will work closely with both our US team and the central Finance department in Germany, ensuring smooth payroll processing, compliant HR practices, accurate invoicing, and well-organized financial records. The ideal candidate thrives in a structured environment, communicates proactively across time zones, and takes ownership of their responsibilities.

Human Resources Responsibilities

Payroll & Compensation

● Process semi-monthly or bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time using payroll software.

● Maintain payroll records, including hours worked, deductions, and adjustments.

● Administer payroll-related taxes, including federal, state, and local withholdings (FICA, FUTA, SUTA).

● Prepare and file payroll tax returns (941, 940, W-2, etc.) and liaise with tax authorities as needed.

● Respond to payroll inquiries from employees in a timely and professional manner.

Benefits Administration

● Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, dental, vision, and 401(k).

● Manage open enrollment processes and communicate benefit options clearly to employees.

● Coordinate with benefit vendors and brokers to resolve issues and ensure compliance.

HR Operations & Compliance

● Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS system.

● Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA, EEO, etc.).

● Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including I-9 verification and equipment coordination.

● Draft, update, and communicate HR policies and employee handbook content.

● Support performance review cycles and maintain related documentation.

● Assist with recruitment coordination, including job postings, interview scheduling, and offer letters.

Finance Responsibilities

Invoicing & Accounts Receivable

● Prepare, issue, and track approximately 15 customer invoices per month in close coordination with the German Finance team.

● Post invoices to individual customer accounts (debtors) in QuickBooks Online, ensuring accurate and timely recording.

● Monitor open receivables and initiate payment reminders and dunning notices in accordance with agreed escalation procedures.

● Apply incoming payments against open invoices and maintain clean debtor account records.

Preparatory Bookkeeping

● Manage the incoming invoice workflow: receive, review for completeness, and route vendor invoices for approval in line with defined authorization levels.

● Organize and maintain digital records of all incoming invoices to support timely processing by the German Finance team.

● Ensure documents are complete, correctly coded, and ready for final booking.

Payment Processing Support

● Support the handling of inbound and outbound payments, including preparing payment runs and following up on pending transactions.

● Liaise with banks or payment service providers on routine operational matters.

● Flag discrepancies or exceptions to the German Finance team for resolution.

Pay: $25.96 - $31.27 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Louis, MO 63101