HR Coordinator: People Operations & Payroll Support

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gannon University is seeking a Human Resource Coordinator to provide administrative support to the university’s HR department. You will maintain HR records, assist with I-9s, background checks, and respond to questions on policies, benefits, and procedures.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, confidentiality, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS. You may assist with payroll tasks and coordinate new-hire orientation and benefits enrollment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Prior related office experience preferred.
• Workday experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in a university HR office is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate HR files and documentation.
• Completes Form I-9s and maintains I-9 files.
• Answers questions from applicants and employees re policies and processes.
• Assists with background checks for new hires.
• Maintains confidentiality of HR records.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• May assist with payroll processing and distributing checks.
• Helps with new-hire orientation and benefits enrollment.
• Schedules interviews and meetings.
• Makes photocopies; mails, scans and emails documents; performs clerical tasks.
• Prepares new-employee files.
• Assists with processing terminations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Payroll/HRIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Gannon University is seeking a Human Resource Coordinator to provide administrative support to the university’s HR department. You will maintain HR records, assist with I-9s, background checks, and respond to questions on policies, benefits, and procedures.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, confidentiality, and proficiency with MS Office and HRIS. You may assist with payroll tasks and coordinate new-hire orientation and benefits enrollment.