Hybrid HR Coordinator, Research Office

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health coverage

Retirement contributions

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Human Resources Coordinator for the Office of the Vice President for Research. The role provides operational and administrative HR support across the OVPR, including Workday transactions, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities.

Reporting to the HR Director and collaborating with Senior HR Coordinators, you will help ensure compliance with university policies, manage timekeeping, and assist with student employment and affiliate appointments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 2 years of human resources experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing transactions and records.
• Ability to work independently and in a team while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with colleagues at all levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Experience with HR processes, onboarding, personnel changes, leave, and timekeeping is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and processes Workday transactions per OVPR HR procedures (requisitions, hires, changes, leave payouts, terminations).
• Track and monitor HR processes from start to finish, coordinating with Senior HR Coordinators to resolve issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Timekeeping

Workday knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks a Human Resources Coordinator for the Office of the Vice President for Research. The role provides operational and administrative HR support across the OVPR, including Workday transactions, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities.

Reporting to the HR Director and collaborating with Senior HR Coordinators, you will help ensure compliance with university policies, manage timekeeping, and assist with student employment and affiliate appointments.