Campus HR Coordinator & Onboarding Specialist

Northwest University; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest University is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to provide clerical, administrative, event, employee support, and campus store assistance. This role serves as a welcoming contact for students, faculty, staff, applicants, vendors, and external partners with a high level of professionalism and discretion.

The position supports HR systems, onboarding materials, employee documentation, and campus events while coordinating with multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a related field.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support for the HR department.
• Assist with onboarding, benefits materials, and new-hire paperwork.
• Maintain employee files and update HRIS records accurately.
• Support campus store operations and customer service to students and staff.
• Coordinate events, staff engagement activities, and Open Enrollment logistics.
• Prepare communications and candidate correspondences, including regret notices.
• Assist in pre-employment steps and background checks as needed.
• Handle routine inquiries by email and phone and route to the right team.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Attention to detail

Discretion

Communication

Education

Two years in HR or related field

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft 365

HRIS (ADP)

Job description

Northwest University is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to provide clerical, administrative, event, employee support, and campus store assistance. This role serves as a welcoming contact for students, faculty, staff, applicants, vendors, and external partners with a high level of professionalism and discretion.

The position supports HR systems, onboarding materials, employee documentation, and campus events while coordinating with multiple departments.