Human Resources Coordinator

Miami Regional University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Miami Regional University is seeking a full-time onsite Human Resources Coordinator in Miami, FL to support HR operations with a focus on employee support, compliance, and accurate records.

You will serve as a point of contact for inquiries, assist investigations, support performance issues, benefits enrollment, and maintain files while staying current on laws and requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of HR experience, preferably in higher education or public sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a commitment to cross-functional teamwork.
• Broad knowledge of Florida state employment laws and federal regulations.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and resolving issues promptly.
• Assist investigations into employee complaints and disciplinary actions, supporting fair and consistent policy application.
• Support managers with performance-related issues, including assisting with improvement plan development.
• Provide employees with information and guidance related to benefits enrollment and utilization.
• Maintain electronic employee files and ensure regulatory forms are kept up to date.
• Obtain renewed licenses and certifications for employees requiring licensure and collect continuing education units as required.
• Prepare reports and charts as needed, and maintain accurate employee records to support reporting.
• Assist with data entry into the payroll system while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Support HR compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and other relevant regulations.
• Stay current on changes in laws and regulations (USDOE, CIE, SACSCOC, ACEN) and help adapt university policies and procedures accordingly.
• Serve as the back-up for the HR Generalist position and perform all related duties.
• Participate in university events and maintain reasonable and reliable attendance.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Confidentiality

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Miami Regional University offers a full-time onsite Human Resources Coordinator role in Miami, FL, supporting essential HR operations with a focus on employee support, compliance, and accurate records. If you value steady organization, confidentiality, and helping people navigate HR processes, this position provides a clear path to contribute across campus.

What you’ll do

• Act as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and resolving issues promptly.
• Work with the Vice President of Human Resources and Human Resources Generalist to assist investigations into employee complaints and disciplinary actions, supporting fair and consistent application of university policies.
• Support managers and supervisors with performance-related issues, including assisting with improvement plan development.
• Provide employees with information and guidance related to benefits enrollment and utilization.
• Maintain electronic employee files and ensure regulatory forms are kept up to date.
• Obtain renewed licenses and certifications for employees who must maintain licensure and certifications, and collect and file continuing education units as required.
• Prepare reports and charts as needed, and maintain accurate employee records to support reporting.
• Assist with data entry into the payroll system while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Support HR compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and other relevant regulations.
• Stay current on changes in laws and regulations (USDOE, CIE, SACSCOC, ACEN) and help adapt university policies and procedures accordingly.
• Serve as the back-up for the HR Generalist position and perform all related duties.
• Participate in university events and maintain reasonable and reliable attendance.
• Perform other assigned duties.

What you bring

• Minimum 1 year of HR experience, preferably in higher education or public sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with a commitment to cross-functional teamwork.
• Demonstrated creative thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Broad knowledge of Florida state employment laws and federal regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accreditation.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MSTeams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work details

• Job type: Full-time
• Expected hours: 40.0 per week
• Work location: In person (Miami, FL)

Physical requirements

• Able to sit and/or stand for extended periods.
• Frequently required to sit, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.