HR Coordinator: Onboarding & Admin (Higher Ed)

University of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and personal days

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Lynchburg is seeking an HR Coordinator to serve as the primary front-facing representative of the HR department. The role administers recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and performance management, ensuring confidentiality and high service levels.

The position requires an Associate degree in HR or related field, 2+ years of HR/administrative experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. On-site role, traditional hours, with benefits and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of two or more years of administrative, HR or operational office support experience.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including interacting professionally with all levels.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to be a welcoming, responsive point of contact.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn HRIS and other platforms.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and escalate when needed.
• Demonstrated maturity in handling highly sensitive employee data

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment and hiring process, including postings, applicant records, and pre-employment checks.
• Onboard new employees, including I-9, E-Verify, and HRIS data entry.
• Maintain employee records and process transactions in the HRIS and files.
• Coordinate changes and separations, exit interviews, and follow-up actions.
• Provide initial HR guidance and respond to routine inquiries.
• Support training, orientation, and performance management administration.
• Prepare routine HR reports and help maintain HR calendar and forms.
• Provide general HR support and handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通 skills

Microsoft Office

HRIS experience

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Associate degree in HR, business, or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Paycom

HRIS software

Excel

Job description

University of Lynchburg is seeking an HR Coordinator to serve as the primary front-facing representative of the HR department. The role administers recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and performance management, ensuring confidentiality and high service levels.

The position requires an Associate degree in HR or related field, 2+ years of HR/administrative experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. On-site role, traditional hours, with benefits and tuition remission.