HR Front Desk & Administrative Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance plans

Tuition remission for employees

Job summary

Xavier University’s Office of Human Resources is seeking a welcoming, dependable Human Resources Coordinator to manage front desk operations and a variety of administrative tasks. The role reports to the Executive Assistant of Human Resources and handles confidential information with discretion.

The ideal candidate will be well-organized, able to multitask, and work independently or with others. Experience with Workday and MS Office is preferred, along with strong communication and analytical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Previous experience with Workday is a plus.
• Excellent written, interpersonal, analytical, and administrative support skills.
• Basic project and process management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Professional approach and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the first point of contact for the Office of Human Resources.
• Greets and welcomes visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Responds to inquiries in person, by phone, or via the HR inbox, determining escalation needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception area.
• Understand basic HR functions and navigation of the Workday system.
• Assist with filing, data entry, copying, scanning, and document preparation.
• Maintain office supplies and organization of resources.
• Understand and interpret HR processes, practices, and policies.
• Receive, open, and distribute mail and packages to team members.
• Support the VP and CHRO and team with administrative tasks and special projects.
• Provide onboarding support for student employees in Workday and processing employment records.
• Assist with onboarding of new hires, including I-9 and paperwork collection.
• Assist with setup and support of departmental meetings and events.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Workday experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Xavier University’s Office of Human Resources is seeking a welcoming, dependable Human Resources Coordinator to manage front desk operations and a variety of administrative tasks. The role reports to the Executive Assistant of Human Resources and handles confidential information with discretion.

The ideal candidate will be well-organized, able to multitask, and work independently or with others. Experience with Workday and MS Office is preferred, along with strong communication and analytical