Senior HR Coordinator / HR Coordinator, UC Human Resources

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

 

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.

 

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.  We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.   

Job Overview

UC Human Resources is driven by a commitment to strategic alignment, operational excellence, and continuous innovation.  Our HR team is supported by HR Practice Areas such as Talent, Benefits, Learning and Development and operates within a service delivery model built around the following roles:

HR Business Partners (HRBPs): Serve as strategic advisors to business leaders, aligning HR strategies with organizational goals and providing guidance on workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development.
HR Shared Services: An integrated HR service center that manages transactional processes, data reporting, and administrative functions, while collaborating with HR Business Partners to advance strategic initiatives. This model enhances efficiency, scalability, and process standardization across the organization.

This position will work within the Shared Services team to deliver end-to-end HR operational support across the employee lifecycle. This includes working closely with HR Practice Areas to ensure efficient execution of transactional HR processes and providing critical support to HR Business Partners by assisting with the coordination and implementation of strategic HR initiatives across the organization.

Essential Functions

• Assist with the coordination of HR functions for an operating unit.
• Work with Talent Acquisition on job postings, recruitment, and selection process. May prepare job postings to fill vacancies.
• Assist or coordinate timekeeping and/or payroll processing for organizational unit.
• May initiate systematic personnel changes for organizational unit. Analyze various HR data for quality improvement recommendations.
• Assist with implementing policies to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Assist with project management functions.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Minimum Requirements

HR Coordinator:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

 

Senior HR Coordinator:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
• Three (3) years of Human Resources experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

 

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