HR​/Recruitment Coordinator, HR Generalist ​/ Talent Management

Job Posting

Employer:

University of Akron

Salary: $20.49 Hourly

Location:

Akron, OH

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid

Department:
Human Resources

Closing Date:
Continuous

Perform work within the University's Human Capital Management system to administer employee personnel actions, maintain employee personnel records, compensation/classification data and administer the employment function from position request to onboarding in the human resources department. Support the hiring, onboarding, employment, and personnel record keeping process by assuring compliance with federal, state, local, university regulation/policy and collective bargaining agreements.

Essential Functions:

• 50% Use the University's Human Capital Management system to utilize the online recruiting application, manage business processes including the administration of the hiring process, accurately enter and audit employee personnel actions, personnel and job data information, and meet payroll deadlines. Responsible for the management of the staff employment process from job requisition through onboarding.
• 25% Solve problems, respond to inquiries and information requests, and perform troubleshooting duties in relation to employee personnel actions, job requisitions, and the hiring process. Perform analysis and ensure accuracy in the management and approval of the employment workflow process. Respond to user needs and applicant inquiries regarding the application and search process. Serve as the first line of support through Workday Help to respond to general HR-related inquiries.
  
  Communicate daily with the campus community as well as external organizations.
• 20% Assist departments with the administration of reference/background investigations on selected applicants. Coordinate communication between candidates and extend job offers. Negotiate job offer details if needed. Advise departments when job offers are accepted. Initiate and complete the employment and onboarding process.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Education: 18 months of education or training beyond high school required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience working with a data management system and general office procedures preferably within a human resources environment.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in work.
• Excellent communication, customer service, analytical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of higher education structure.
• Experience with an applicant tracking system.

Applications Instructions: To be considered for this position, complete the online application at Careers at UA and attach your resume.

Final date to receive applications: Review of applicants will begin on September 16, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $20.49.

The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA).

The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)).