HR Coordinator - Business School
HR Coordinator - Business School
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04-06-2025
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Job Description
60%-Coordination of Human Resource Functions: Serve an active role in the coordination and implementation of HR functions within the Business School. Responsibilities will focus primarily on executing a wide array of HR processes for faculty and staff positions. Tasks may include but are not limited to:
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5
Contact Information to Applicants
Caryn Anderson
Position Overview
This position serves as a member of the Human Resources (HR) unit within the KU School of Business. The HR Coordinator performs a wide range of HR duties including assisting in the recruiting screening interviewing and payroll processes. HR Coordinator collaborates with Schools HR team to develop and implement HR best practices within the School of Business. Other primary duties include preparing and maintaining employment records completing data analysis and promoting a positive work culture.
Knowledge of the HR principles and regulations are essential for this role. A successful HR Coordinator will need to develop a thorough understanding of the Universitys payroll system budget and HR processes and procedures. Candidates with excellent skills in critical thinking building relationships and time management are encouraged to apply. An ideal candidate will be an independent problem solver with interests in further developing their HR career.
This position is part of BSchool HR team and reports directly to the Schools HR Business Manager.
It is a full-time benefits-eligible 12-month professional staff position. This position is designated primarily as on-campus with the possibility of hybrid or virtual work over academic breaks. Alternative and flexible work schedules will be evaluated as per KU policy and School guidelines.
KU offers excellent benefits including generous retirement contributions paid vacation and sick leave insurance and various discount programs. Health insurance options are also offered. Full details are available at: The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application requires:
- Actively participate in search committees for staff positions including monitoring of applicant pools reviewing application materials interviewing candidates and checking references.
- Comply with University HR policies regulations guidelines and administrative practices.
- Provide leadership knowledge training and assistance to others as needed throughout the process.
- Recommend and develop tools (if needed) to enhance Schools effectiveness in staff selection.
- In collaboration with BSchool HR team conduct new hire orientations check-ins stay and exit interviews for staff.
- Author and update job descriptions.
- Assist as directed by HR Business Manager with faculty searches and onboarding including coordinating moving expenses and immigration support.
- May prepare change memorandums for faculty and/or staff.
- Coordinate and submit reappointment requests each semester for non-tenure track faculty.
- Identify and recommend areas of improvement to existing processes or workflows to improve efficiency effectiveness customer satisfaction key performance metrics and/or employee morale.
- Process changes in compliance with KU and School policies to existing positions including changes in title duties compensation rate and funding. Communicate relevant changes to appropriate parties.
- Review approve and/or audit of faculty staff and student payroll appointments and changes to ensure budgetary authorization has been received and payroll appointments are submitted accurately.
- Manage additional pay transactions including payment of awards scaled compensation and instructional overloads.
- Use university payroll reporting systems (e.g. OAC) to review and reconcile payroll expenses. Resolve inconsistencies.
- Utilize university enterprise systems to extract and/or analyze HR and payroll data for use in various reports and decision-making. Some recurring data needs include: AACSB accreditation and non-tenured faculty course loads.
- Work with BSchool HR team to maintain staff and faculty employee HR records in accordance with university record retention policies and School practices.
- Complete other administrative tasks related to HR processes as directed.
- Maintain an advanced level of professional knowledge including university state and federal human resource policies procedures and employment regulation to ensure School of Business is in compliance. May participate in professional organizations and networks.
- Demonstrate independent decision making regarding routine HR questions interpreting policies applying regulations and resolving work-related problems. Referring complex problems appropriately.
- May participate as member of Staff Enrichment and Engagement Committee (SEEC).
- Participate as an active team member of the School staff including attending staff meetings and serving on School or University committees as directed.
- Promote a culture that aligns with strategic objectives.
- Complete special short-term projects and other job duties as assigned.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5
Contact Information to Applicants
Caryn Anderson
- Minimum of Bachelors degree in Business Administration HR or closely related field plus at least 1 year of related experience OR Associates degree and 3 years of related experience OR HS diploma plus coursework or specialized certification in HR plus 4 years of related experience.
- Minimum one (1) year experience with at least one HR discipline: strategic HR planning recruitment selection onboarding training performance management compensation or employee relations. May be concurrent with education requirements.
- At least two (2) years of experience creating and using complex Excel Spreadsheets or data analysis as demonstrated in application materials.
- Attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Masters degree in business or closely related field.
- Previous management supervisory project team lead experience or other evidence of potential leadership skills as demonstrated by application materials.
- Previous experience in human resources or payroll in a higher education setting as evidenced by work history.
- Demonstrated ability to build working relations and add behavioral and/or results-based value to an organization as evidenced by application materials.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks multi-task and to meet deadlines under conflicting timelines based on application materials.
- Previous experience that required interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
This position serves as a member of the Human Resources (HR) unit within the KU School of Business. The HR Coordinator performs a wide range of HR duties including assisting in the recruiting screening interviewing and payroll processes. HR Coordinator collaborates with Schools HR team to develop and implement HR best practices within the School of Business. Other primary duties include preparing and maintaining employment records completing data analysis and promoting a positive work culture.
Knowledge of the HR principles and regulations are essential for this role. A successful HR Coordinator will need to develop a thorough understanding of the Universitys payroll system budget and HR processes and procedures. Candidates with excellent skills in critical thinking building relationships and time management are encouraged to apply. An ideal candidate will be an independent problem solver with interests in further developing their HR career.
This position is part of BSchool HR team and reports directly to the Schools HR Business Manager.
It is a full-time benefits-eligible 12-month professional staff position. This position is designated primarily as on-campus with the possibility of hybrid or virtual work over academic breaks. Alternative and flexible work schedules will be evaluated as per KU policy and School guidelines.
KU offers excellent benefits including generous retirement contributions paid vacation and sick leave insurance and various discount programs. Health insurance options are also offered. Full details are available at: The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Additional Candidate Instruction
A complete application requires:
- online application
- current resume
- a cover letter addressing required qualifications
- complete contact information for three professional references
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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