Human Resources Coordinator

Albany Law School • Albany, NY

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

Albany Law School seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to join its three-person HR team and provide responsive service to faculty and staff. The role offers hands-on experience in recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, and training and development. The coordinator contributes to the daily work of a busy HR office and supports the programs and processes that help faculty and staff thrive.

The position offers a 35-hour work week and a hybrid work schedule. Compensation is estimated at $25.00–$32.00 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package. The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, with consideration for internal equity.

Albany Law School is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references.

Requirements

• Degree in human resources, psychology, business, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• At least two years of human resources or payroll experience.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite products, databases, and the internet.
• Familiarity with HR-related computer systems, such as HRIS, ATS, and payroll systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures and think critically to solve problems.
• Initiative and an interest in developing HR knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting recruitment and/or benefits administration is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding of adjunct faculty and prepare teaching agreements for each term.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of full-time faculty and staff.
• Assist with benefits administration, including reconciling benefit invoices with elections and deductions, tracking COBRA and retiree billing and payments, processing enrollment changes, and preparing data and files for the annual retirement plan audit and other compliance activities.
• Assign employee training through the learning management system and monitor completion progress.
• Monitor federal and state employment law changes and update state onboarding processes and physical and online bulletin boards accordingly.
• Assist with planning and coordinating employee events and programs.
• Identify and coordinate community volunteer opportunities for the Campus Volunteer Program.
• Manage the HR Office email account and content on the school’s portal.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Free CDTA bus pass
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan with 5% employer contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid disability coverage
• Generous paid time off, including PTO, volunteer time off, holidays, and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed