HR Coordinator - Talent Acquisition

CUNY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Tax-Deferred Savings Plans

Health benefits

Job summary

LaGuardia Community College, part of the City University of New York, seeks an HR Coordinator in Talent Acquisition to support recruitment and onboarding across college departments.

Reporting to the HR Specialist, the role handles posting reviews, applicant screening, offer processing, and data integrity in CUNYFirst TAM, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and college policies. You will staff college job fairs, liaise with hiring managers, prepare reports, and maintain confidential records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Proficiency with PeopleSoft TAM (CUNYFirst) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in fast-paced recruitment environments with strong time management.
• Knowledge of full cycle recruitment and success drivers.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day recruitment and onboarding activities; review job descriptions and postings.
• Maintain PRAssist and CUNYFirst entries for personnel records.
• Manage the TAM module: review applicants, screen resumes, prepare offers, and close searches.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and CUNY policies.
• Assist with training on CUNYfirst TAM module and hiring committee orientations.
• Attend college job fairs and coordinate agency partnerships as needed.
• Produce reports and trackers for recruiting, interviews, and background checks.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Bilingual (plus)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft TAM

CUNYFirst

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Coordinator - Talent Acquisition

GENERAL DUTIES

Provides information and services to the College community to support the Human Resources function.

• Prepares and executes various personnel transactions involving employee recordkeeping, processing of new hires, pay administration, and recruiting
• Maintains an understanding of policies, procedures, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements relevant to human resources
• Organizes and processes employee information; develops and maintains reports and queries; assures data accuracy and completeness
• Responds to requests for information; troubleshoots issues, follows up and responds to employee inquiries
• Assists HR managers with employee communications of all kinds; may prepare materials, conduct orientation sessions, or update web pages
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: HR Coordinator

CONTRACT TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens , LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York (CUNY). LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree programs and more than fifty workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 24,000 students. More than one-third of LaGuardia’s degree‑seeking students are born outside the United States; they come from 136 countries and speak 43 heritage languages. Sixty percent are first‑generation college students.

Virtually all LaGuardia students are ethnic minorities (89 percent), 58 percent are women, 27 percent are over the age of 25. Forty‑six percent of associate degree students are Hispanic. Upon graduation most students transfer to four‑year colleges, typically in CUNY, to complete their baccalaureate degrees. Graduates of career programs such as Nursing, Computer Technology, and Veterinary Technology enter the workforce. LaGuardia ranked fifth among U.S. community colleges in economic mobility – moving low‑income students into the middle class and beyond – in studies by Stanford University (2017) and the Brookings Institution (2020). Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.

Reporting to the HR Specialist, the Talent Acquisition Coordinator will assist with talent acquisition activities for the College. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with the coordination of the day-to-day recruitment and onboarding activities as part of the Talent Acquisition team; Review and proof‑read job descriptions, preparing job postings, and coordinating advertisements for job searches;
• Maintain PRAssist for part‑time employees; reviewing and processing pending PAF’s and performing CUNYFirst entries;
• Maintain the CUNYfirst (Peoplesoft) Talent Acquisition Management (TAM) module: reviewing and responding to applicants' emails, screen resumes and prepare job offers and close searches; Create reports and trackers for recruiting, interviews, follow‑ups, background checks, rejected candidates;
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and CUNY policies for all talent acquisition activities; Work closely with the Affimative Action Office on matters concerning job searches and sending appropriate correspondence to applicants;
• Assist with identifying and implementing efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the recruitment need, industry standards, and the needs of the organization by collaborating with the Employment Services and HRIS teams;
• Attends and participates in college job fairs and recruiting sessions when necessary;
• Liaises with third party agencies, where necessary, especially for senior level positions, and discusses placement fees with third parties;
• Process recruitment start‑up documents by coordinating with hiring departments to initiate the search process;
• Assist with conducting training for the CUNYfirst TAM module and hiring committee orientations;
• Coordinate and track the approval process of searches in CUNYFirst; Coordinate and track purchase requisitions for job advertisements and agency partnerships;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HR Specialist or designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of PeopleSoft Talent Acquisition Management module (CUNYFirst), Microsoft Office suite and current federal, state and local employment laws and regulation.
• Past success in a fast‑paced, continually evolving environment using proven time management skills, prioritization skills and working with a strong sense of urgency.
• Knowledge of full cycle recruiting process and success drivers.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and research skills.
• Effective writing, editing, proofreading, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard employee information, and handle all documents with sensitivity.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

COMPENSATION

$50,350 - $58,705

Salary is commensurate with education and experience

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part‑time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

CLOSING DATE

December 6th, 2026 (Extended)

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.

Job ID: 32929

Location: LaGuardia Community College

Job Type: Full-Time