HR Coordinator

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At VCU, we are UNCOMMON and UNLIKE any other university. A premier, urban, public research university nationally recognized as one of the best employers in Virginia. We know that the unique backgrounds and life experiences of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) community are what drive the university forward. Together, we’re forging a future that is built by us. Here, artists and engineers, doctors and designers come together to re-imagine the human experience and tackle the problems of tomorrow.

VCU is a great place to work. It’s a place of opportunity where your success is supported and your career can thrive. VCU offers employees a generous leave package, career paths for advancement, competitive pay, and an opportunity to do mission-driven work.

VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and its Human Resources Office invite all interested candidates to apply for our
HR Coordinator position.

Our impact is measured one student and patient at a time. VCU’s unequaled combination of excellence, research and creativity makes success possible for every one of our 300,000+ “RAMily” members. And that makes us one of the most innovative universities in the country.

All full-time staff are eligible for our generous benefits package that includes choices for health, vision, and dental coverage, life-insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, retirement planning, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, flexible spending accounts, tuition benefits, significant paid-time off,12 paid holidays, and more. Explore our benefits further here: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/

Primary Purpose and General Responsibilities:

Performs a wide variety of administrative, logistical, operational, and technical tasks related to Human Resources. Implements HR-centered programs, handling daily operations, including scheduling, training, evaluation, and oversight. Maintains the personnel portion of the Wright Center’s website, directories, and organizational charts; performs HR transactions; reviews payroll financial reconciliations; prepares tracking reports and compiles statistics; provides project support.

Typical Duties:
•Assists with a variety of HR functions, such as recruitment and staffing, employee records, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, recognition, etc.
•Utilizes HR systems, process accurate and timely routine compensation and recruitment actions, as well as confidential forms and records pertaining to applications, employment, enrollment, pay changes, and other sensitive HR materials; verifies accuracy of submitted data and ensure policy compliance
•Responds to internal and external HR related inquiries or requests and provides assistance
•Provides support and guidance on leave policies and procedures, including overtime, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), etc.
•Administers new hire onboarding and offboarding for separating employees.
•Assists with HR related communications
•Assists with the maintenance of all employee records
•Assists in answering employee and manager questions managers regarding annual and probationary performance evaluations
•Participates in HR Associate group meetings and trainings
•Support Wright Center’s engagement initiatives

This is a hybrid position and requires at least 3 days in the office.