HR Coordinator

POSITION DETAILS

Central Office Human Resources (COHR) at The City University of New York (CUNY), positioned within the University Human Resources Office (UHR), is an integral service-oriented department that provides employee facing HR services to the Chancellery and University employees working in various CUNY administrative offices located across New York City and Albany, NY.

Reporting to the Administrative Executive Officer, the HR Coordinator will support a range of human resources functions to ensure efficient daily operations and high-quality service delivery. The incumbent will assist with maintaining personnel records, supporting HR processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures. The HR Coordinator will contribute to the development and maintenance of HR Information Systems while providing support to employees and departments across the organization.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Support day-to-day human resources functions, including maintaining accurate employee records and documentation.
• Assist with HR-related data entry, tracking, and reporting to ensure timely and accurate information.
• Provide support for various HR processes such as onboarding, employee transactions, and personnel changes.
• Help monitor and maintain compliance with HR policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Respond to general HR inquiries and provide guidance to employees and departments as needed.
• Assist with audits, record reviews, and data reconciliation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support HR communications, including employee notifications and compliance-related messaging.
• Collaborate with HR team members on special projects and process improvements.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR office as needed.

NOTE:

Until further notice, this position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

Bachelor's Degree required.

Preferred:

• One year of experience working in a higher education or an equivalent setting preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel and Access and PowerPoint.
• Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) systems.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting with diverse staff of all levels.
• Strong data analytical and evaluative skills.
• Detail oriented, self-directed, motivated and proactive.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Provides information and services to the College community to support the Human Resources function.

• Prepares and executes various personnel transactions involving employee recordkeeping, processing of new hires, pay administration, and recruiting
• Maintains an understanding of policies, procedures, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements relevant to human resources
• Organizes and processes employee information; develops and maintains reports and queries; assures data accuracy and completeness
• Responds to requests for information; troubleshoots issues, follows up and responds to employee inquiries
• Assists HR managers with employee communications of all kinds; may prepare materials, conduct orientation sessions, or update web pages
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: HR Coordinator

CUNY TITLE

Assistant to HEO

FLSA

Non-exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range is $ 50,500 - $63,003, commensurate with credentials, education, and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials meet the responsibilities and qualifications outlined.

The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS\HRAM\FL.HRS\CG\SEARCH\FL.GBL?Page=HRS\APP\JBPST\FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=32279&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using their login credentials. After you login, click the Careers tile on the Employee Self Service Menu page to view job openings

CLOSING DATE

June 18, 2026.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32279

Location: Central Office

Job Type: Full-Time

About CUNY City University of New York - System

The City University of New York provides high-quality, accessible education for more than 269,000 degree-credit students and 270,000 adult, continuing and professional education students at 25 campuses across New York City. The University is an integrated system of senior and community colleges, graduate and professional schools, research centers, institutes and consortia. From certificate courses to Ph.D. programs, CUNY offers postsecondary learning to students of all backgrounds. It provides the city with graduates trained for high-demand positions in the sciences, technology, mathematics, teaching, nursing and other fields. As CUNY has grown, the University also has strengthened its mission as a premier research institution, building an array of modern facilities and expanding the ranks of its world-class faculty. Throughout its history, the University has been an integral part of the city and state through partnerships with public schools, economic development initiatives, immigration aid and financial advice services and other community outreach programs. Today, CUNY faculty and staff continue to benefit New York City — as well as the entire nation — by serving as policy exper...ts to business and government, advisers to nonprofit institutions, civic organizations and community groups. Students, too, are strongly encouraged to experience the cultural, educational and community-based opportunities of the five boroughs, through a network of internships and fellowships, to embracing the city as their campus.

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