HR Coordinator

Position Summary

The Human Resources Coordinator will serve as part of the Human Resources Team in the Terry College of Business. This position is responsible for human resources functions in the College and serves as the backup for the HR and OFA Liaison. This position applies, communicates, and promotes human resources procedural best practices in hiring, position management, and general HR support of all position levels for the college.

This position ensures work and activities are ethically compliant related to confidentiality, security of information, and fiscal accountability. The Human Resources Coordinator is knowledgeable of university policies and procedures and ensures all aspects of the human resources function are focused on providing a user‑friendly, positive culture of customer service, good communication, attention to detail and policy, efficiency, timeliness and continuous improvement.

Knowledge,

Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Exemplary communications skills (both written and verbal)
• Organizational and leadership skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to outstanding customer service
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects
• Exercise independent judgement and sound decision making skills
• Goal oriented
• Ability to manage and secure confidential information
• Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct
• Ability to work with a wide variety of constituents
• Strong technical skills working with a variety of platforms
• Exhibits behavior that supports the mission, vision and values of the University of Georgia

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Physical Demands

Working in a normal office environment.

Credit and P‑Card Policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job‑based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test for positions with high‑risk responsibilities, if applicable.

Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Support departments in employee lifecycle of faculty, staff and students

Percentage of time: 60

• Perform all actions in UGAJobs to process and maintain Terry College positions and position postings for new hires, promotions, and transfers.
• Advise College hiring units on the hiring processes for both faculty and staff, communicate current policies, posting requirements, pre‑employment background investigations, offer letters, and UGA Onboarding.
• Manage college level UGAJobs actions, including reclassifications, replacements, and new positions.
• Conduct thorough job analyses to accurately classify new and updated positions and determine exempt or non‑exempt status.
• Review position updates to ensure alignment with job responsibilities and organizational changes on an annual basis.
• Assist candidates through hiring process.
• Establish and maintain best practices.

Support employment and compensation functions

Percentage of time: 20

• Provide guidance to units and departments on all HR functions.
• Manage staff salary action requests for budgetary and organizational compliance, appraise need, and make…