HR Coordinator

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NKU Beta Gamma Sigma is seeking an HR Coordinator to join our team in Highland Heights. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience with HR operations, Workday, and employee support to help keep university processes running smoothly.

Ideal candidates are recent graduates who enjoy people, problem solving, and getting the details right. Responsibilities include processing HR transactions, helping with questions and documentation, and supporting payroll and records while maintaining

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Friendly, professional communication and a service-focused approach.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care and sound judgment.
• Willingness to learn HR procedures, requirements, and technology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process HR transactions in Workday, including hires, additional jobs, separations, and pay changes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Help employees and departments navigate HR questions, tuition waivers, and employment documentation.
• Complete employment verifications, including student loan forgiveness certifications and unemployment documentation.
• Assist employees with Form I-9 requirements and recordkeeping.
• Review data in preparation for payroll, help resolve discrepancies, and follow up on pending Workday tasks.
• Support daily HR operations and team projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Workday

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Position Title:

HR Coordinator

Position Type:

Regular

About the Role:

Start your HR career at NKU! The HR Coordinator gains hands‑on experience with HR operations, Workday, and employee support while helping keep university processes running smoothly.

This entry‑level role is a great opportunity for a recent graduate who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and getting the details right.

Essential Duties

• Process HR transactions in Workday, including hires, additional jobs, separations, and pay changes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Help employees and departments navigate HR questions, tuition waivers, and employment documentation.
• Complete employment verifications, including student loan forgiveness certifications and unemployment documentation.
• Assist employees with Form I-9 requirements and recordkeeping.
• Review data in preparation for payroll, help resolve discrepancies, and follow up on pending Workday tasks.
• Support daily HR operations and team projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Friendly, professional communication and a helpful, service‑focused approach.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care and sound judgment.
• Willingness to learn HR procedures, requirements, and technology.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Please provide a resume, cover letter and document with contact information for at least 3 references.

Posted Salary:

$20.67/hr

Work Environment & Physical Demands: