Coordinator, Human Resources

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as initial point-of-contact for telephone and walk-in inquiries, serving both internal and external customers; researches accurate responses by communicating with functional HR areas and/or determines nature of business and directing to appropriate personnel
• Supports the hiring process by completing background checks, Forms I-9, employment letters, exit interviews, etc.
• Provides support to Leave Administration through data entry and reporting needs
• Supports HR operations by performing a variety of administrative duties such as scanning, faxing, schedule preparation, office supply orders, and maintenance of conference room calendars
• Maintains and provides oversight of departmental budget and financial records including procurement card transactions and purchase orders
• Assists with digital media content and updates on departmental website
• Participates in departmental event coordination and special projects, such as researching and providing information related to company policies, compliance, and other Human Resources programs
• Provide backup responsibilities to other HR functions as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree
• Ability to utilize a computer for extended periods of time
• Capable of providing in-person assistance to employees
• Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position in a competent manner following the highest standards of professionalism, communication, integrity, and customer service
• Organized and detail-oriented with the capacity to work in an environment with frequent interruption
• Ability to multi-task while establishing priorities
• Ability to convey empathy, patience, and listening skills

Hourly Rate: $17.44 - $19.49/hr

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU''s Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Ena Demir, who can be contacted via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php