HR Support Coordinator

California State University•Carson, CA

4d•$4,047 - $5,896

About The Position

The Human Resources Support Coordinator is a member of California State University, Dominguez Hills’ Human Resources Management team. Under the general supervision of the Associate Director, Talent Acquisition & Compensation, the coordinator provides customer service and administrative support to employees, applicants, and campus departments. The role serves as a first point of contact for HR inquiries and coordinates payroll-related activities, personnel records, onboarding and offboarding, HR transactions, and records management. The position requires strong customer service, attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The appointment is temporary; assignments may last from a few days to one year and must end by the end of the fiscal year, with possible renewal subject to funding and program needs. This position is funded through June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension. The starting salary is $4,047 per month (Step 1), within a classification salary range of $4,047–$5,896 per month.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of related office work experience.
Working knowledge of general office procedures and administrative practices.
Knowledge of payroll processes and related administrative functions.
Ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures, and regulations.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Ability to interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varying levels of authority.
Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while exercising sound judgment.
Experience maintaining records and using electronic document management systems.
Ability to learn and use multiple HR and payroll-related systems while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Satisfactory completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Human Resources, Payroll, or a closely related administrative environment.
Knowledge of California State University policies, procedures, and HR/payroll systems.
Experience with electronic personnel records management and document imaging systems.
Experience supporting onboarding, payroll, or employee services functions in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary Human Resources contact, providing professional in-person, telephone, and email support to employees, applicants, and campus stakeholders.
Coordinate payroll-related activities and act as a liaison among campus departments, the Chancellor’s Office, the State Controller’s Office, and payroll processing units.
Assist employees with payroll and self-service transactions, including address updates, direct deposit changes, tax withholding updates, pay stub retrieval, and Cal Employee Connect support.
Support employee onboarding and separation, including I-9 review, identification card issuance, parking permit verification, onboarding clearances, and separation documentation.
Scan, upload, maintain, and audit electronic employee personnel files.
Process HR data entry and student employment transactions in HR and payroll systems.
Coordinate receipt and processing of workers’ compensation documentation and assist with related administrative procedures.
Assist with departmental meetings, events, special projects, and other administrative assignments as needed.