Talent Acquisition Coordinator — HR Ops & Onboarding

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator in Lexington, KY to support talent acquisition partners with offer letters, compensation validation, and applicant records. You will ensure compliance with policies, work across HR teams, and help streamline pre-employment workflows while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires a BA, 1 year of related experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated accuracy, attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and route offer letters accurately and within established timelines.
• Validate compensation information for accuracy and alignment and confirm that candidates meet minimum position requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and secure applicant records within the applicant tracking system.
• Initiate and monitor pre-employment workflows.
• Collaborate with Compensation, Workforce Management, talent acquisition partners, and hiring departments to ensure accuracy and align documentation requirements with hiring goals.
• Provide timely and professional communication to internal partners and candidates throughout assigned hiring activities.
• Handle applicant and employee information with appropriate confidentiality and discretion
• Identify routine issues, recommend solutions when appropriate, and refer complex or unusual matters to the appropriate talent acquisition partner or supervisor
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts supporting departmental and university hiring processes
• Participate in the development and implementation of work unit procedures
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, and established talent acquisition procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Relationship-building

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator in Lexington, KY to support talent acquisition partners with offer letters, compensation validation, and applicant records. You will ensure compliance with policies, work across HR teams, and help streamline pre-employment workflows while maintaining confidentiality.

The role requires a BA, 1 year of related experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.