Location: Houston, TX (IAH Airport) – 100% Onsite
Job Type: Contract | 3–6 Months | Contract-to-Hire Potential
Schedule: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM CT
Start Date: ASAP
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required
Security Requirement: Must be able to obtain airport security clearance/badge
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized Site Administrator to support daily office, customer service, payroll, HR, and financial reporting operations within a fast-paced airport services environment at Houston IAH Airport George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
This is a critical onsite support role responsible for keeping site operations running smoothly through strong Excel reporting, payroll/timecard review, work order coordination, employee onboarding support, and customer communication.
The ideal candidate brings a strong administrative background with finance, payroll, HR, or bookkeeping experience, thrives in a deadline-driven setting, and is comfortable supporting both office and field operations.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage daily office operations in support of the Site Manager
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Serve as the primary point of contact for customer and internal service inquiries
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Coordinate service requests and track work orders in the maintenance management system
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Support HR administration including onboarding, orientation, badging, and new hire paperwork
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Review employee timecards, leave balances, and payroll data for discrepancies
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Assist with billing, spending reports, and site financial tracking
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Prepare Excel-based reports and maintain accurate operational records
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Order office materials and supplies to support site operations
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Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and training requirements
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Support operations in both office and active airport environments as needed
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED
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Valid driver's license
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3–5+ years of administrative experience in:
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payroll
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accounting
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bookkeeping
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HR support
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financial reporting
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Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong overall computer skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
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Experience handling confidential payroll, employee, or financial data
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Ability to obtain and maintain airport security clearance
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Flexibility to support weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts when needed
Preferred Experience
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Airport, aviation, or transportation operations support
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Work order or maintenance management systems
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Customer service in fast-paced service environments
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Payroll auditing, timekeeping, or billing support
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HR onboarding and employee documentation
Ideal Backgrounds
This role is a strong fit for candidates with experience in:
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Site Administrator
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Office Manager
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Payroll Administrator
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HR Coordinator
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Administrative Coordinator
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Operations Administrator
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Service Coordinator
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Billing Administrator
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Finance Assistant
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Airport Operations Administrator
Work Environment
This position is primarily office-based but requires regular exposure to an active airport setting, including:
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airport ramp areas
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service vehicles
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moving equipment
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aircraft operations
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outdoor weather conditions
Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly regulated airport environment.
Why This Role Stands Out
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Strong contract-to-hire potential
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High-visibility support role at a major airport
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Broad exposure to HR, payroll, finance, and operations
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Excellent opportunity for administrators with strong Excel and reporting skills
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Stable weekday schedule with overtime flexibility