HR Coordinator

Northern Kentucky University; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an HR Coordinator to start an entry-level HR career supporting day-to-day HR operations, Workday transactions, and employee inquiries. You will gain hands-on experience while contributing to accurate records and timely processing in a collaborative campus environment.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, service-minded, and eager to learn HR procedures and technology.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Friendly, professional communication and service mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information with care.
• 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

Communication

Confidential information handling

HR procedures

Multitasking

Microsoft Office / Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Posted Salary: $20.67/hr

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Why Work at Northern Kentucky University At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars-Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement-aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter-NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day.

About NKU

Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.