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About the Role

The Human Resources Coordinator provides HR and administrative support for the Watson School of International and Public Affairs and its various Centers, Programs, and Initiatives. This role coordinates and processes HR transactions for permanent, temporary, and student employees, serving as the point of contact for HR-related transactions and supporting personnel actions, reporting, and record/timekeeping. The position collaborates with the HR Business Partner and other HR staff to assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Serves as manager for 175-200 student workers per year for the Watson Institute and its Centers, Initiatives, and Programs
Creates job requisitions, posts jobs, and processes student hires in Workday
Coordinates with faculty, staff, and students to hire and onboard student workers
Reviews and approves time worked for students, communicating regularly with students, faculty, and staff to ensure its timeliness and accuracy
Communicates payroll deadlines and policy changes to ensure student workers are paid in accordance with student employment policies and guidelines
Oversees student workers’ budgets, monitoring student payroll expenses and reporting on those expenses/budgets to faculty/staff as needed
Attends and actively participates in job fairs and other related activities to bring positive awareness to student job opportunities at Watson
Serves as Workday HR Coordinator, responsible for the application and oversight of daily HR business processes and transactions through Workday
Maintains and audits employment records to ensure accuracy of information, including job descriptions and organizational charts
Maintains consistent and timely communication with University units to ensure timely and efficient processing of HR and administrative items
Serves as a resource to Watson staff and faculty for questions related to transactional business processes, including timekeeping, recordkeeping, and HR policy
Assists with coordination of the annual performance review process and merit increase process
Supports the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
Compiles metrics and data for reporting and informational purposes as needed
Works collaboratively with other HR staff, including fellow HR Coordinators, to ensure consistency of process and sharing of resources
Creates, reviews, and processes positions and job requisitions for vacancies in Workday
Coordinates recruitment, selection, and pre-employment processes such as communicating with applicants and hiring managers, scheduling and formatting interviews, applicant tracking, and collaborating with supervisors/managers on best practice and policy awareness
Coordinates with Watson managers to facilitate an effective onboarding, orientation, and training experience, and oversees the onboarding and offboarding processes for Watson employees
Manages and coordinates the hiring and onboarding of temporary workers through NextSource
Maintains clear documentation of all HR processes

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, and 1-2 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Excellent communication skills to interface with multiple levels of organization, including a variety of student, faculty, and staff roles
Strong organizational and administrative skills to effectively organize, prioritize, and follow through on multiple deadlines
Demonstrated proficiency with Word, Excel, and Gmail/Google Suite
General knowledge of HR policy and best practice
Willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment
Applicants are asked to include a resume and cover letter
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check
Brown cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position

Skills

Workday
Word
Excel
Gmail/Google Suite

Location

Providence campus

Work Type

Hybrid
Employee
Regular
Full time

Experience Level

1-2 years of relevant experience

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Benefits

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

About the Company

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities.
The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance.
The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

Equal Opportunity

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities.
The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance.
The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.