Human Resources Coordinator

Search by Keyword Location When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Radius Select Radius 5 miles 15 miles 25 miles 35 miles 50 miles Human Resources Coordinator Los Angeles, CA Apply Current employees apply here Job ID REQ20180599 Category Support Services Helpful Information for Applicants External Applicants Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees) POSITION SUMMARY The USC Viterbi School of Engineering seeks two highly organized, detail-oriented, and customer service-oriented Human Resources Coordinators to support HR operations across a complex and fast-paced academic environment. These positions serve as key members of the Viterbi Human Resources team and provide broad operational support across the employee lifecycle. One position will primarily support Viterbi's campus-based academic and administrative units, while the second position will primarily support the Information Sciences Institute (ISI) and Institute for Creative Technologies (ICT). Reporting to the applicable Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Coordinator is responsible for executing a high volume of HR transactions, supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, maintaining employee and position records, and providing responsive service to employees, managers, and university partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Support day-to-day human resources operations across assigned departments, institutes, and business units.Execute personnel, payroll, and position management transactions in Workday and related university systems.Process hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves of absence, and separations.Support recruitment activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and onboarding preparation.Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities and ensure timely completion of required employment actions.Conduct and track I-9 verifications and other employment compliance requirements.Maintain accurate employee, position, and organizational records while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.Serve as a primary point of contact for routine HR and payroll-related inquiries.Partner with university stakeholders to resolve transactional and operational matters.Monitor and track HR transactions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completion.Prepare reports, correspondence, and employment-related documentation.Support process improvement initiatives, special projects, and organizational priorities as assigned.Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information. This position is expected to provide broad administrative and operational support to the Viterbi Human Resources function within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. While HR transactions, recruitment support, onboarding, and employee lifecycle administration represent the primary responsibilities of the role, the incumbent may also support special projects, process improvement initiatives, workforce programs, compliance activities, reporting, and other operational priorities as business needs require. The position is expected to demonstrate flexibility, independent execution, and a commitment to timely service delivery in support of the School's HR objectives and evolving organizational priorities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Salary Range: The hourly rate range for these nonexempt (overtime-eligible) positions is $28.18 - $35.54. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope of responsibilities, work experience, education and training, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.Work Modality: These positions are eligible for hybrid work arrangements; however, regular onsite presence is required to support operational and business needs. The Campus Human Resources Coordinator will primarily support Viterbi's campus-based operations. The ICT/ISI Human Resources Coordinator will primarily support the Information Sciences Institute and Institute for Creative Technologies and will be expected to maintain a regular onsite presence at both institutes. Additional onsite presence may be required to support meetings, employee relations matters, organizational initiatives, workforce events, and other operational priorities.Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position. Experience supporting high-volume administrative, HR, payroll, or transactional operations is strongly preferred. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience supporting HR, payroll, recruiting, onboarding, or other high-volume administrative operations.Strong administrative processing, organizational, and documentation management skills with exceptional attention to detail.Experience using Workday or a similar HR information system.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word; experience with Lucidchart or similar workflow/documentation tools preferred.Experience working in higher education or another complex administrative environment.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for assisting with variety of administrative or clerical work in relation to various human resources support operations. Assists with administration of pre-employment test and/or background screening. Compiles, prepares, and maintains employment records. Provides supports for human resources related projects and programs, e.g. sends out reference request for new applicants, maintains human resources vendor list, tracks and pays invoices, etc. Job ID REQ20180599 Posted Date 09/05/2026 Apply Current employees apply here SHARE FacebookXLinkedInEmail Related Content Our Mission USC’s central mission is the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit. Learn More July 28, 2025 Mission & Values Blog - Hub Page Related Content USC and SoCal Rooted in LA, USC partners with local communities to uplift education, well-being, and opportunity across Southern California. Learn More July 28, 2025 Culture & Community Blog - Hub Page Related Content USC News Explore the latest stories of impact, innovation, and Trojan spirit shaping USC and the world beyond. Learn More July 28, 2025 USC News Blog - Hub Page Related Content Jobs for You Featured JobsSaved JobsViewed Jobs Human Resources Coordinator Los Angeles, California Monitor Technician -Float Pool - Per Diem 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union) Los Angeles, California Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool - Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union) Los Angeles, California Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool ICU - Full Time 12 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union) Los Angeles, California No Saved Jobs. View All Jobs No Recently Viewed Jobs. View All Jobs Sign Up for Job Alerts Don't see what you're looking for? Sign up and we'll notify you when new roles become available. Job Alerts Don't see what you’re looking for? Sign up and we'll notify you when roles become available. All fields are required. First name* Last name* Email address* Interested InSelect a Job Category OR School/Division from the list of options. Finally, click "Add" to create your job alert. Job CategorySelect a Job CategoryAcademic AdvisingAcademic Advising and Career CounselingAccounting, Finance and BankingAdministrationAdministrative SupportAthleticsAuxiliary ServicesBiomedicalBusiness and Financial ManagementChild Care ServicesClinical AdministrationData AnalysisDentistryDevelopment and FundraisingFacilities ManagementFacilities Management and ConstructionFacultyFaculty and TeachingFaculty DevelopmentGeneticsGrants Administration & Sponsored ProgramsHealth and Medical ServicesHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInformation Technology ServicesInstitutional Research and PlanningKeck Medicine of USCLaboratoryLaboratory and ResearchLegal ServicesMarketing and EventsMultimediaNursingNursing ServicesPharmacyPhysician AssistantPostdoctoralPublic SafetyResearch and Clinical SupportResearch and Grants AdministrationSocial WorkSpeech TherapyStudent Support ServicesSupport ServicesTechnicianTherapy and RehabilitationUSC Job FamiliesWhen autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. School/DivisionSelect OneKeck Medicine of USCKeck School of MedicineAuxiliary ServicesHerman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USCDornsife College of Letters, Arts and SciencesHerman Ostrow School of DentistryEnrollment ServicesMarshall School of BusinessSol Price School of Public PolicyKeck School of Medicine of USCViterbi School of EngineeringAlfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesUSC Credit UnionFacilities Management ServicesGould School of LawUniversity RelationsAthleticsCommunicationsHuman Resources, Ethics, and ComplianceInformation Technology ServicesOffice of the ProvostSchool of ArchitectureAdministrative OperationsSOWKSchool of Cinematic ArtsUSC Keck School of MedicineAnnenberg School for Communication and JournalismOffice of ResearchBovard CollegeCapital ConstructionDworak-Peck School of Social WorkFinancial and Business ServicesKaufman School of DanceLeonard Davis School of GerontologyOffice of the General CounselRossier School of EducationGlobal and Online InitiativesKeck School Of MedicineLibrariesOffice of the ComptrollerPresidentRoski School of Art and DesignThornton School of MusicUSC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and SciencesUniversity Advancement Support Services, Los Angeles, California, United StatesRemove Confirm Email By signing up, I acknowledge I have read the USC privacy policy , and I wish to receive email and SMS communications. I understand I can opt-out from receiving email and SMS communications at any time. Human Resources Coordinator Los Angeles, CA Apply Current employees apply here Job ID REQ20180599 Category Support Services Helpful Information for Applicants External Applicants Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees) CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Support day-to-day human resources operations across assigned departments, institutes, and business units.Execute personnel, payroll, and position management transactions in Workday and related university systems.Process hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, leaves of absence, and separations.Support recruitment activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and onboarding preparation.Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities and ensure timely completion of required employment actions.Conduct and track I-9 verifications and other employment compliance requirements.Maintain accurate employee, position, and organizational records while ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.Serve as a primary point of contact for routine HR and payroll-related inquiries.Partner with university stakeholders to resolve transactional and operational matters.Monitor and track HR transactions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completion.Prepare reports, correspondence, and employment-related documentation.Support process improvement initiatives, special projects, and organizational priorities as assigned.Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information. This position is expected to provide broad administrative and operational support to the Viterbi Human Resources function within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. While HR transactions, recruitment support, onboarding, and employee lifecycle administration represent the primary responsibilities of the role, the incumbent may also support special projects, process improvement initiatives, workforce programs, compliance activities, reporting, and other operational priorities as business needs require. The position is expected to demonstrate flexibility, independent execution, and a commitment to timely service delivery in support of the School's HR objectives and evolving organizational priorities. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Salary Range: The hourly rate range for these nonexempt (overtime-eligible) positions is $28.18 - $35.54. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope of responsibilities, work experience, education and training, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.Work Modality: These positions are eligible for hybrid work arrangements; however, regular onsite presence is required to support operational and business needs. The Campus Human Resources Coordinator will primarily support Viterbi's campus-based operations. The ICT/ISI Human Resources Coordinator will primarily support the Information Sciences Institute and Institute for Creative Technologies and will be expected to maintain a regular onsite presence at both institutes. Additional onsite presence may be required to support meetings, employee relations matters, organizational initiatives, workforce events, and other operational priorities.Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position. Experience supporting high-volume administrative, HR, payroll, or transactional operations is strongly preferred. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience supporting HR, payroll, recruiting, onboarding, or other high-volume administrative operations.Strong administrative processing, organizational, and documentation management skills with exceptional attention to detail.Experience using Workday or a similar HR information system.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word; experience with Lucidchart or similar workflow/documentation tools preferred.Experience working in higher education or another complex administrative environment.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for assisting with variety of administrative or clerical work in relation to various human resources support operations. Assists with administration of pre-employment test and/or background screening. Compiles, prepares, and maintains employment records. Provides supports for human resources related projects and programs, e.g. sends out reference request for new applicants, maintains human resources vendor list, tracks and pays invoices, etc. Job ID REQ20180599 Posted Date 09/05/2026 Apply Current employees apply here