Human Resources Coordinator, The Harry Ransom Center

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for onboarding and offboarding cycles of all staff, students, volunteers, fellows, and other position types as assigned. Ensure accurate and timely completion of documentation and communication required to begin and end HRC appointments.
• Accurately maintain human resource data including Workday organizational charts and personnel pipeline databases in order to prepare weekly reports for the Associate Director for Operations and Head of Finance & Administration.
• Answers common staff questions related to HRC and UT policy and procedure by liaising with Human Resource Services, Payroll Services, International Student and Scholar Services, Employee Assistance Program, and other University units.
• Appropriately process sensitive personnel paperwork, ensuring confidentiality. Compile, maintain , retain, and dispose of confidential records as prescribed by state and federal law.
• Assist on special projects as needed.
• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in business , human resources or a related field with coursework in business, accounting, human resource management, or professional writing.
• Two years of experience in human resources.
• Experience with Workday and other UT systems.
• Demonstrated experience in confidential employee relations and records.
• Advanced proficiency in M365 Suite.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate .

Requirements

• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs aligned with organizational goals
• Experience with Workday and FRMS
• Track record of improving employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture initiatives
• Experience managing change initiatives and supporting organizational growth
• Salary Range
• $54k, non-negotiable
• Working Conditions
• Standard office conditions including repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
• Moving and lifting of up to 40 lbs.
• Walking or traversing on campus for up to 20 minutes.
• Required Materials
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest
• Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Work

Additional Information

Job Posting Title: Human Resources Coordinator, The Harry Ransom Center ---- Hiring Department: Harry Ransom Center ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: May 30, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes About the Harry Ransom Center The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. Visitors engage with the Center's collections through research and study, exhibitions, publications, and a rich variety of program offerings including readings, talks, symposia, and film screenings. The Ransom Center encourages discovery, inspires creativity, and advances understanding of the humanities for a broad audience through the preservation and sharing of its extraordinary collections. Purpose Reporting to the Associate Director for Operations, the Human Resources Coordinator will support daily functions and processes of human resources transactions for approximately 150 exempt and non-exempt employees, Graduate and Undergraduate Research Assistants, Federal Work Study students, hourly employees, fellows, and volunteers .

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