Human Resources Coordinator

Alabama State University, Office of Human Resources, invites applications to fill the HR Coordinator position.  The HR Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to the HR Generalists and Benefits Team at Alabama State University. This role is customer-service oriented, responsible for accurate clerical work, HR data management, and supporting faculty, students, and staff. As the HRIS Administrator for UKG, this position ensures HR system integrity, data accuracy, and efficient HR technology support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate HR communications, forms, and notices to employees.

• Work collaboratively with HR Generalists, Benefits, Payroll, and other internal departments to support HR operations and employee services.

• Review and analyze data for HR special projects, training material preparation, and process improvement initiatives.

• Respond to inquiries from faculty, staff, and students regarding HR processes, policies, benefits, and HRIS navigation while providing prompt, customer-focused support.

• Maintain physical and electronic personnel files and HR documentation in accordance with University policies and compliance standards.

• Serve as the primary administrator for the UKG HRIS platform, including maintaining employee records, processing status changes, and managing demographic and benefits data updates.

• Oversee the integrity of employee data by performing regular HRIS and personnel data audits to ensure accuracy, and compliance.

• Provide HRIS system support to HR staff and University employees, including troubleshooting issues, assisting with user access, and offering guidance on HR system tools and resources.

• Generate and distribute standard and ad-hoc HR reports as requested.

• Process HR transactions, including status changes, terminations, reclassifications, and related personnel actions.

• In collaboration with Benefits Coordinators, conduct benefits enrollments, updates, documentation tracking, and preparation for HR and Benefits audits.

Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or closely related field, prior experience with HRIS systems (preferably UKG and PeopleSoft), data entry, and administrative support, experience in higher education HR environment is a plus.  Strong customer service and communication skills, excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail, and proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel/Word).EEOC STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
 
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
   
 All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen.