Dining Operations & HR Coordinator (On-Site)

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 57,859; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Merced seeks an experienced administrator to support the Dining, Hospitality, and Retail portfolio within Auxiliary Enterprises. You will coordinate HR, staffing, scheduling, and routine budget transactions, applying judgment in workforce planning, policy interpretation, and operational decision-making in a high-volume environment.

This role partners with Auxiliary Enterprises leadership, Human Resources, and Finance to ensure compliance, resource management, and

Qualifications

• High school level education required or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in HR/payroll processes and policy interpretation is essential.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee staffing workflows and SOPs with HR partners.
• Coordinate scheduling, events, and operational priorities across the portfolio.
• Provide HR/payroll process training and support to department leadership.
• Ensure compliance and accurate rosters, job descriptions, and org charts.
• Support procurement, travel, and financial activities in line with policies.

Skills

HR processes

Policy interpretation

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Zoom

UCPath (HR/payroll)

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or HSED

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field (Preferred)

Tools

UCPath

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

University of California, Merced seeks an experienced administrator to support the Dining, Hospitality, and Retail portfolio within Auxiliary Enterprises. You will coordinate HR, staffing, scheduling, and routine budget transactions, applying judgment in workforce planning, policy interpretation, and operational decision-making in a high-volume environment.

This role partners with Auxiliary Enterprises leadership, Human Resources, and Finance to ensure compliance, resource management, and