Human Resources Department Coordinator Brandeis University
Be the welcoming face of HR. Power great employee experiences. Grow your HR career.

Do you thrive in people-centered work Are you highly organized service-oriented and energized by helping others navigate systems and processes Join the Office of Human Resources at Brandeis University as our HR Department Coordinator and play a critical role in creating a positive professional and efficient experience for employees and candidates across campus.

In this role you will be the first point of contact for HRsupporting onboarding maintaining records coordinating events and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. You will gain exposure to core HR functions build systems expertise and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative mission-driven environment.

Why Brandeis

• Beautiful campus with free parking

• Comprehensive medical dental and life insurance

• Generous paid time off (15 holidays)

• Tuition benefits for employees spouses and dependents

• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match

• Professional development and career growth opportunities

You will thrive here if you:

• Enjoy being a go-to resource for people

• Are detail-oriented and highly organized

• Can balance multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion

• Want to grow your career in Human Resources

To apply: Submit your resume and cover letter. We encourage candidates from varied backgrounds to apply.

The hiring range for the position is $47.4k -$53.6k (annualized will be paid hourly).

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates or Bachelors degree preferred.

• 13 years of relevant administrative HR customer service or operations experience (higher education or complex organizations preferred).

• Strong customer service orientation and professional communication skills.

• High level of discretion and ability to manage confidential information.

• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize competing demands.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace; HRIS experience (e.g. Workday) preferred.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Ability to develop proficiency in successfully using University systems for ordering purchasing and bill payment (e.g. Coupa or similar system.)

• Demonstrated ability to work with campus partners in managing logistics and technology set-up for various meetings.

Pay Range Disclosure

The Universitys pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience and education/training internal peer equity and applicable legal requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race color ancestry religious creed gender identity and expression national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation pregnancy age genetic information disability caste military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a protected class).