Research HR Coordinator | Workday & Onboarding | Hybrid

University of Texas; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical cover

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Hybrid telework

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Human Resources Coordinator within the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). This role provides operational, transactional, and administrative HR support across UT’s research enterprise, reporting to the HR Director and coordinating with Senior HR Coordinators.

Responsibilities include Workday processing, onboarding, employee life-cycle management, and timekeeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 2 years of human resources experience.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy when processing transactions, maintaining records, and managing multiple assignments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment while managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with colleagues at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated customer service skills with the ability to respond to inquiries in a timely, professional, and solution-oriented manner.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify issues and follow through to resolution.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Workday Transaction Processing and Tracking: Initiates and processes Workday transactions per OVPR HR procedures, including requisitions, hires, changes, and terminations.
• Maintains accountability for tracking processes from initiation through completion and resolves issues with Senior HR Coordinators.
• Ensures compliance with University policies and OVPR HR procedures.
• Workload Management and Customer Service: Prioritizes assignments, maintains accuracy and responsiveness, and communicates workload priorities.
• Partners with Senior HR Coordinators to support designated units and onboarding activities.
• Participates in training and professional development to strengthen HR operations knowledge.
• Communication: Monitors transactions and employee lifecycle activities; maintains ongoing communication with Senior HR Coordinators.
• Develops OVPR HR communications, including weekly employment opportunities and monthly new hire updates.
• Student Employment and Affiliates Administration: Coordinates student employment lifecycle and affiliate appointments; guides managers on processes.
• Team Support and Special Projects: Provides cross-functional support and assists with process improvements.
• Onboarding, Offboarding, and Compliance Administration: Coordinates onboarding/offboarding, background checks, flexwork agreements, and access requests.
• Timekeeping and Organizational Data: Serves as timekeeper for units; reviews timesheets and maintains org charts and personnel records.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

2+ years HR experience

Attention to detail

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the Human Resources Coordinator within the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR). This role provides operational, transactional, and administrative HR support across UT’s research enterprise, reporting to the HR Director and coordinating with Senior HR Coordinators.

Responsibilities include Workday processing, onboarding, employee life-cycle management, and timekeeping.