Human Resources Coordinator

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES 

Human Resources Coordinator 

Description of Position 

The Human Resources (HR) Coordinator plays a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, including full-cycle recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, leave administration (FMLA, ADA, WC), HRIS data management, and internal compliance audits. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role that provides critical administrative support to the Benefits Specialist and the Director of Human Resources on departmental initiatives to ensure an efficient, service-focused HR department.  

This is a full-time, 12-month, non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Human Resources. 

Essential Functions 

• Manages full-cycle recruitment processes including job approval forms, job postings, resume screening, interview scheduling, and communications to both the candidates and hiring managers. 
• Coordinates and facilitates new hire onboarding processes to ensure a smooth transition for new staff while preparing and maintaining offer letters, new hire paperwork, and employee records. 
• Supports recruitment and onboarding processes for faculty and adjunct faculty, including managing hiring manager permissions, applicant communication, uploading applicant materials, and processing onboarding documents. 
• Manages the hiring and onboarding of all student employees to ensure HR compliance and provide employee training through the onboarding process. 
• Communicates regularly with student-employee supervisors to ensure HRIS records remain accurate and up to date. 
• Administers and tracks employee leaves of absence, including Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, and Workers’ Compensation (WC). Collaborates with the HR Benefits Specialist and Payroll Administrator to ensure accuracy in time keeping and benefits eligibility. 
• Ensures compliance with applicable state and federal regulations for all types of leave and communicates with employees regarding leave status, return-to-work procedures, and necessary documentation. 
• Conducts annual internal HR audits & reports, specifically I-9 audit, and annual EEO-1 reporting. 
• Collaborates with HR team to participate in annual HR events including open enrollment, student onboarding sessions, performance evaluations, annual compensation directives, and health and wellness fairs as needed. 
• Responds to day-to-day HR inquiries concerning pay, benefits, staffing, and general human resources issues/concerns. 
• Participates in HR team meetings and contributes to the development of HR strategies and goals. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field of study 
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws preferred 
• Proficient knowledge of HRIS systems and Microsoft Office suite 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Strong customer-service mindset and desire to help others  
• Willingness to work as a team 
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment while also exercising independent judgment, proactive problem-solving, and initiative in completing tasks and projects. 
• The University requires that all candidates have a Christian perspective, and must be comfortable with and in agreement with NNU’s mission and lifestyle values of NNU 

Compensation   

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant and will be discussed with individual candidates as they are invited to interview for this position. Full-time personnel will be offered access to a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, tuition benefits, annual leave, sick leave, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program. 

Review of applications will begin February 2, 2026 and the position will remain open until filled.