HR Operations & Onboarding Coordinator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora University is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to serve at the center of the employee experience. You will support onboarding, benefits administration, and employment changes with accuracy and exceptional service.

In the Office of People and Culture, you will manage HR transactions, maintain records, optimize HR technology, and help cultivate a positive workplace. This role offers broad exposure to modern HR operations and meaningful impact across the university.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2–3 years of HR administrative experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Process personnel transactions and maintain HR records.
• Support benefits administration and HR programs.
• Manage HR technology systems and data accuracy.
• Assist payroll processing, budget administration, and compliance.
• Ensure HR compliance and maintain required postings.
• Collaborate with campus partners to deliver HR services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Aurora University is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to serve at the center of the employee experience. You will support onboarding, benefits administration, and employment changes with accuracy and exceptional service.

In the Office of People and Culture, you will manage HR transactions, maintain records, optimize HR technology, and help cultivate a positive workplace. This role offers broad exposure to modern HR operations and meaningful impact across the university.