Human Resources Coordinator

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to provide transactional and administrative support across HR operations. The role manages employee records, benefits administration, onboarding and offboarding, recruiting support, employee engagement activities, compliance tasks, and routine HR inquiries.

What you'll do:

• Maintain accurate employee records in ADP Workforce Now, including new hire entry, status changes, and terminations
• Maintain physical and electronic personnel files in accordance with legal, regulatory, and institutional standards
• Compile data and prepare standard HR reports as directed by the HR Manager or CHRO
• Oversee administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and leave
• Serve as the first point of contact for routine benefits inquiries; escalate complex situations to the HR Manager
• Support open enrollment through employee communications, data entry, and HR Manager coordination
• Coordinate new hire administrative onboarding, including offer letter preparation, background check initiation, I-9 completion, and paperwork collection
• Facilitate orientation logistics, including scheduling, materials, and system access coordination with IT and other departments
• Administer exit interview program; analyze trends and present recommendations to the CHRO
• Support offboarding by preparing separation paperwork and ensuring timely completion of required documentation
• Provide administrative recruiting support as directed by the HR Manager, including postings, interview scheduling with hiring committee members, candidate communications, and applicant tracking maintenance
• Support the HR Manager in planning and executing engagement events, including logistics, vendor communication, materials, and on-site coordination

What they're looking for:

• Associate's degree required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with or aptitude for HRIS systems; familiarity with ADP Workforce Now a plus
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a professional and approachable demeanor
• The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Employees are expected to work within the core hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings, and may be required to work overtime
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• One to two years of administrative or HR support experience preferred

Benefits:

• Hybrid role requiring 3 days in the office per week.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, and leave benefits.