Senior HR Coordinator, Engineering School – On Campus

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Library access

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, Cockrell School of Engineering, seeks a Senior Human Resource Coordinator to partner with departments and ORUs to provide comprehensive HR guidance across the employee lifecycle. You will ensure compliance with ADA, FLSA, FMLA, EEO, and USCIS while supporting onboarding, payroll, and timekeeping in a fast-paced academic setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and five years of HR experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resource, business or public administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in human resources functions.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal employment laws.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to the unique needs of assigned Dept/ORU/DOE.
• Ability to meet individual and team deadlines and excellent time management skills.
• Excellent organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite, related HR system or related software.

Responsibilities

• Advise assigned Dept/ORU/DOE on HR lifecycle requirements and processes.
• Consult and review staffing needs for students, staff and research positions; prepare analyses and recommendations for CSE leadership.
• Advise, process and review student, staff, paid and unpaid research affiliate assignments for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate and manage talent management activities, including job postings, applicant tracking, and onboarding/offboarding.
• Coordinate with CSE Faculty Affairs Offices to process summer assignments for CSE faculty.
• Provide guidance to supervisors on timekeeping, payroll procedures, and leave procedures and policies.
• Monitor electronic timesheets and reports; manage system access and corrections.
• Process vacation and overtime payouts and other University compensation payments.
• Identify discrepancies and recommend improvements to payroll/timekeeping/leave processes.
• Coordinate performance review processes and provide guidance on policies and documentation.
• Coordinate with HR leadership on complex performance matters.
• Develop, update, maintain HR procedures and training resources; manage confidential records.
• Research HR issues and interpret policies; assist with recruitment, leave, FWA.
• Lead or participate in HR projects and process improvements.
• Support staff recognition and training resources.
• Coordinate workers' compensation coordination and reporting.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Public administration

Master's degree (preferred) in HR/PA/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS systems (e.g., Workday)

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin, Cockrell School of Engineering, seeks a Senior Human Resource Coordinator to partner with departments and ORUs to provide comprehensive HR guidance across the employee lifecycle. You will ensure compliance with ADA, FLSA, FMLA, EEO, and USCIS while supporting onboarding, payroll, and timekeeping in a fast-paced academic setting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and five years of HR experience, with strong communication and