Timekeeper Coordinator I | Primoris Energy Services | Baton Rouge

About the role

The Timekeeper Coordinator I is responsible for accurately tracking and reporting employee work hours, ensuring compliance with company policies, labor laws, and project requirements for Primoris Energy Services in Baton Rouge. This role involves data entry, reconciliation, and communication with project personnel and payroll.

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Collect and review timesheets from various project sites, ensuring all entries are accurate, complete, and authorized.
• Verify employee hours against schedules, project codes, and established procedures.
• Communicate with supervisors and employees to resolve any discrepancies or missing information on timesheets.
• Input time and attendance data into the designated timekeeping system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, internal proprietary software).
• Generate regular timekeeping reports for management, project leads, and payroll department.
• Assist in the preparation of payroll by ensuring all approved hours are submitted correctly and on time.
• Maintain accurate and organized timekeeping records, both physical and electronic, in accordance with company retention policies.
• Stay informed of relevant labor laws and company policies pertaining to timekeeping and payroll.
• Provide support and training to project personnel on timekeeping procedures and system usage.
• Assist with special projects and audits related to timekeeping as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate's degree in business administration or a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in timekeeping, payroll, or administrative support, preferably within the construction or energy services industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) is essential.
• Experience with timekeeping software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP systems) is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Basic understanding of labor laws and payroll principles.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

Pay

Competitive compensation, paid weekly.