Unit Human Resources Coordinator

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, collaborative Unit Human Resources Coordinator to join the Student and On-Call (SOC) Human Resources team within the Division of Residential and Hospitality Services (RHS).

This role provides timely and thorough support to unit managers as well as prospective and existing team members in assigned areas largely related to recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, and performance management processes. This position serves as a liaison between operations and MSU HR.

An ideal candidate has excellent problem solving, note taking, and communication skills with a strong ability to flex their communication style for clarity according to the needs of their audience. Consistent, timely follow-up and strong organizational skills are also essential. This individual will serve as a primary point of contact for a wide variety of needs related to student and on-call team members.

Student & On-Call HR Coordinator:

• Provides administrative, leadership, and human resources support to partners and student and on-call team members.
• Supervises and develops Student HR Assistants.
• Administers hiring paperwork to student and on-call candidates recommended for hire and assists with onboarding, orientation and offboarding processes.
• Assists supervisory staff in developing and maintaining performance management and addressing performance concerns.
• Facilitates workplace investigations into student and on-call team members based on conduct reports.

Work environment:

• The Student and On-Call HR team balances individual work with teamwork and places an emphasis on ongoing professional development.
• The SOC HR Coordinator reports to a Lead HR Coordinator on the SOC HR Team within the RHS Human Resources department.
• This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring a minimum of three days in-office per week during the academic year. Additional in-office days may be required depending on operational needs, meetings, or key deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in human resources, a related social science field, or a field related to the operations of the department; six months to one year of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in a human resources function or an area related to departmental operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with facilitating workplace investigations
• Strong command of Microsoft 365 suite including Teams, Forms, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Knowledge of MSU human resources practices
• Working knowledge of PeopleAdmin and EBS
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, LGBTQIA , and gender backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters and materials

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume, cover letter, three (3) professional references

Work Hours

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm; may require occasional evenings and weekends based on business need

Website

careers.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 12/16/2025 at 11:55 PM