Human Resources Coordinator

School Employees Retirement System; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS) is seeking an HR Coordinator to support HR operations, emphasizing attention to detail, accuracy, and customer service. The ideal candidate will be team-oriented with strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to serving our members.

Based in Columbus, Ohio, SERS offers flexible work arrangements, with potential remote work up to two days per week for employees who meet eligibility.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 2–4 years of HR experience.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively across the organization.
• Self-starter with proactive problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting, onboarding, and exit interviews.
• Handle Family Medical Leave and Short-Term Disability processes.
• Perform HRIS data entry and reporting.
• Support general HR department operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Time management

Problem solving

MS Office 365

Education

Associate’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

HR systems

Job description

The School Employees Retirement System of Ohio (SERS) is seeking an HR Coordinator. We are looking for a personable individual whose skills show a meticulous level of attention to detail, accuracy, organization, accountability, and a desire to grow in the Human Resources field. The desired candidate should be team-oriented with excellent communications skills. This individual will be expected to demonstrate commitment to providing first-class customer service, characterized by a positive attitude, respect for all people, with timely and accurate responses.

The desired candidate should have experience in general HR department operations and activities associated with recruiting, on-boarding, exit interviews, Family Medical Leave, Short-Term Disability, and HRIS functions.

Required Experience

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) in human resource management, business, or related field; with;
• Two to four years' experience in Human Resources or related field;
• Meticulous organizational skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across organization.
• Self-starter with the ability to anticipate needs and take action accordingly.
• Efficient time management skills with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing needs and priorities.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Ability to use computers effective and efficiently and proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Equivalent combination of education, skills, and experience.

SERS is a defined benefit public pension fund that provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, and access to health care coverage for the people who served our schools. Our members are school bus drivers, custodians, secretaries, cafeteria workers, teacher’s aides, administrative and support staff, treasurers, business managers, and school board members – anyone who works for a school or school system in a nonteaching position.

Our office is located in Columbus, Ohio. SERS supports flexible work arrangements to achieve a highly productive work environment while providing staff with the opportunity to balance work and personal needs. All employees, who meet the eligibility criteria, may request to work remotely up to two days per week.

SERS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote without discrimination due to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

SERS is committed to ensuring all applicants can successfully submit an application for consideration. If you have a disability, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations to complete your application for employment, please send an email to [e-mail] or call [phone].