Human Resources Coordinator
Canisius University · Buffalo, NY, US · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 21 – 23 a hour
Posted Sep 2, 2026
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Position Overview
Now Hiring! Human Resources Coordinator 📍 Location: Department of Human Resources
🕒 Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm (37.5 hours per week)
💰 Pay: $20.51-$23.08 per hour 📄 Position Type: Full-Time
Why Join Canisius University
Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
What We Offer:
✅ Salary: $20.51-$23.08 per hour *
✅ Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire✅ 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment✅ Paid Time Off – Includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays✅ Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents
*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.
Your Role as Human Resources Coordinator:
The Human Resources Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for the Human Resources department by coordinating HR transactions, recruitment and onboarding, employee benefits, payroll support, faculty contract administration, and employee records. This position ensures compliance with employment laws and university policies, serves as a resource for faculty and staff regarding HR programs, and supports the Director of Human Resources while maintaining accurate records, overseeing office operations, and delivering exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain employee records, ensuring completion and accuracy of details such as Faculty contract information, pay rates, organizational structure, status changes and other key details.
Maintain database for LENS program completing data entry, collection of drivers licenses and make timely notification to supervisors if necessary.
Work with Deans’ staff to issue adjunct contracts each semester.
Manage faculty and staff tuition waivers.
Provide life insurance conversion forms and collection of laptops, keys and id cards from exiting faculty and staff.
Provide customer service to faculty and staff regarding payroll, paid time off and benefits.
Assist with employee engagement events.
Provide administrative support to Director of Human Resources.
Maintain accurate employee…