HR Coordinator

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to join our team. This role serves as a trusted resource for faculty, staff, and administrators, delivering high-quality, customer-focused HR support. You will provide operational and administrative assistance across key HR functions—including recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee engagement—while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness in every interaction.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and departments, providing timely and professional HR support.
• Coordinate job postings and assist hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage onboarding processes to ensure new hires feel welcomed and supported.
• Process employment changes in the HRIS and maintain accurate personnel records.
• Coordinate annual and new hire training and track participation.
• Collaborate with payroll to ensure seamless information flow and accuracy.
• Assist with audits and reporting for compliance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance service delivery.
• Promote initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and institutional culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field. Relevant professional experience may substitute for formal education requirements.
• Experience: 1–3 years of HR or customer service experience; higher education experience preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Mission & Values:
This position supports our mission to empower graduates to transform society. We value inclusivity, respect for diverse backgrounds, and collaboration within our community. You'll play a vital role in deli

Ready to make an impact?
Apply today and help us deliver exceptional HR service while working in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Benefits Overview:
Newman University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and approximately 20 paid holidays/breaks
• Tuition Waiver for employee, spouse, and eligible dependents after one year of employment
• Additional benefits to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance

Founded in 1933, Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions, yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman you'll find people, programs, organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. US Immigration law protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin.

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees, according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives, and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping this commitment, it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, local human rights commission activity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at (316) 942-4291, ext. 2202 or email hr@newmanu.edu in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.