Human Resources Coordinator

Albany Law School seeks a Human Resources Coordinator to join our collaborative, three-person HR team and provide thoughtful, responsive service to our faculty and staff. This role offers hands-on experience across recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, and training and development.

You’ll contribute to the daily work of a busy HR office, bring fresh ideas, and support the programs and processes that help our faculty and staff thrive. If you take initiative, enjoy working with others, and are eager to grow your HR knowledge and skills, we’d love to hear from you. Your work will include but not be limited to: Coordinating recruitment and onboarding of adjunct faculty and preparing teaching agreements for each term.

Assisting with recruitment and onboarding of full-time faculty and staff. Assisting with benefits administration to include: reconciliation of benefit invoices to elections and deductions, COBRA and retiree billing and payment tracking, processing enrollment changes and preparing data and files for annual retirement plan audit and other compliance activities.

Assigning employee training on learning management system and monitoring progress to completion. Monitoring for federal and state employment law changes and making related updates to state onboarding processes, and physical and online bulletin boards. Assisting with planning and coordination of employee events and programs.

Identifying and coordinating community volunteer opportunities for the Campus Volunteer Program. Managing the HR Office e-mail account and content on the school’s portal. Experience/Qualifications: Degree in human resources, psychology, business, or related field, or equivalent years of experience. Minimum two years of human resources or payroll experience.

Experience supporting recruitment and/or benefits administration strongly desired. Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite products, databases and the internet. Familiarity with HR related computer systems, such as HRIS, ATS and payroll systems. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Cultural competence and sensitivity.

Ability to perform detailed work accurately. Ability to follow established policies and procedures and think critically to solve problems. Albany Law School seeks to provide work-life balance and exciting career opportunities. What do we offer? 35-hour work week Hybrid work schedule Free CDTA bus pass We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer Compensation: The estimated salary range for this position is $25.

00-$32.00 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits package. Pay rate offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and in consideration of internal equity. Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with 5% employer contribution, employer paid life insurance and disability coverage and generous paid time off (PTO, volunteer time off, holidays and parental leave).

We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Please note that some of these documents may be combined and uploaded as a single PDF. If you need assistance submitting your application materials, please contact [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Application Instructions: To apply, submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.

Applications will be considered as received. Albany Law School is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all of its employment practices, without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status as transgender or gender transitioning, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law.

This position is offered subject to this commitment, and candidates will be considered on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to the aforementioned characteristics. Celebrating its 175th Anniversary, Albany Law School is located in the heart of New York’s capital, which offers unparalleled access to state and federal courts, the legislature, and a wide range of private and public employers.

Join us in continuing a tradition that has produced leaders in all areas of the legal profession, across every area of law, public service, and government including two U.S. Supreme Court Justices and a President of the United States. Apply now to be part of Albany Law’s next chapter of excellence. Posted 10/19/26