HR Coordinator

• 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (7.5 hours/day)
• Experience/Skills: Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and external stakeholders. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organization and time management skills, with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive information. Demonstrated capacity to handle sensitive personal information with strict confidentiality and absolute professional integrity. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated commitment to customer service and employee support. Proficiency in using HRIS systems, database tools, and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Drive).
• Physical
• Demands: Prolonged periods of desk/computer work and sitting. Frequent fine motor movements/wrist action (typing, document handling). Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
• Required
• Qualifications: Strong organizational and multitasking skills. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Previous administrative or HR experience preferred. Previous human resources experience in a higher education or similarly complex, multi-stakeholder institutional setting.

Education

• High school degree plus postsecondary education, preferably in a business or HR-related field, and professional training; a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Work
• Remotely: No We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners. Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University.
• Submit a cover letter, résumé, and three professional references to: Human Resources Jobs Page The University of Lynchburg is dedicated to inclusive excellence. We celebrate the diversity of our common life, affirming our different histories, realities, and identities. All belong here. As a testament to our strong commitment to accessibility, diversity, and inclusion, we will attract, celebrate, and retain a community of diverse students, staff, and faculty; foster belonging; and create a campus environment that embraces civil discourse and accountability for our words and actions. The University of Lynchburg embraces diversity in its broadest sense. We will cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and safe campus climate grounded in mutual respect and understanding, where all members of our diverse learning community - alumni, employees, learners, visitors, and volunteers- can thrive. The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.