Human Resources Coordinator - AZ - Human Resources

Human Resources Coordinator - AZ

The HR Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the onboarding process, performing new hire orientation, and assisting the Talent Acquisition Specialists with the recruitment process. The position reports to the HR Manager, Talent Acquisition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the pre-employment and onboarding process for faculty, staff, visiting instructors, students, adjuncts, volunteers, and standardized patients.
• Track all pre-employment results and communicate any discrepancies to the talent acquisition team.
• Conduct the weekly new hire orientation program for faculty and staff new hires and assist in the organization of bi-annual new hire orientation programs.
• Process letters of agreement.
• Assist department managers with temporary worker needs by partnering with staffing agencies.
• Post job ads on external job websites and track advertisement expenses.
• Conduct reference checks on staff applicants.
• Process and review invoices for pre-employment testing, recruitment related expenses, and other HR related expenses.
• Electronically file employee documentation and recruitment files and perform audits of electronic filing.
• Review original diplomas/certifications for credential updates in the HRIS system.
• Maintain department calendar, conference room reservations and weekly wrap-up information.
• Provide courteous and helpful front desk support to the HR office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Qualifications:

• Proven ability to demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Must be customer-service oriented, self-motivated, and proactive towards work.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Must have the ability to handle interruptions while maintaining a high quality of work.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all internal and external clients.
• Ability to build strong rapport with all internal and external clients.

Education and/or Experience:

Must have a high school diploma or GED with at least 1-2 years of work experience in Human Resources or a bachelor's degree in a Human Resources related field with at least 1 year of professional office experience. Previous experience supporting recruiting and onboarding is highly desired.

Computer Skills:

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Previous experience with HRIS systems and applicant tracking systems preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday's, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.