501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926

mercyhurst.edu

Human Resources Coordinator

Location: Erie
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Director of Human Resources
Full/Part Time: full-time
Closes: open until filled
FLSA: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists in all aspects of Human Resources operations including search, hiring, on-boarding, and off-
boarding processes; clearances management and tracking; worker’s compensation; and other
general and specific HR tasks as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

• Manage onboarding process including new hire paperwork, returning student paperwork,

• Manages I-9 compliance, including the E-Verify process.
• Review PRFs and PAFs for completeness and accuracy.
• Assess current and new positions for necessity of clearances and ensure all clearance-

required personnel have been provided appropriate training information and have
maintained required clearances.

• Assist in exit process (termination of access, end-dating pay, etc.)
• Maintain data as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, including OSHA,

email. Assist employees, students, and visitors with various inquiries. Complete
employment verifications.

• Assist with various scheduled and ad hoc reports (i.e., EEO reports) that involve updating

• Update HR student employment HUB with various announcements and postings
• Assist with various functions/events to promote community/employee involvement.
• Participation in HR or University-wide committee work.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Human Resources.

**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training;

• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and

• Knowledge of Ellucian/Colleague systems is preferred.
• Prior Human Resource experience strongly preferred.
• Attention to detail and confidentiality a must.
• Must be able to work under pressure with multiple deadlines in a professional and

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Attention to detail and confidentiality a must.
• Must be able to work under pressure with multiple deadlines in a professional and

and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office
equipment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach
with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
focus.

LIFTING: Rarely
DRIVING: Rarely
PUSH/PULL: Rarely
DATA ENTRY: Frequent
CLIMBING: Rarely
OVERNIGHT TRAVEL: Rarely

APPLICATION PROCESS

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled or until the date
indicated above. Send cover letter, resume and 3 work-related references to:

Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street

Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal opportunity for
all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state, and local law in admissions, employment and
all services and programs provided.

Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, citizenship status,
ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or
because of any individual’s legally protected activities.

Mercyhurst complies with federal, state, and local legislation and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment,
students and applicants for educational programs and activities.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States