HR Coordinator

COMPANY INFORMATION

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (TLI) is Los Angeles County's preeminent independent, not-for-profit biomedical research hub, excelling in transforming scientific breakthroughs into practical therapies. With a $90 million annual budget, TLI is home to over 150 investigators and 500 staff, advancing 600 projects in areas such as Infection and Immunity, Cancer, and Women's Health. Founded in 1952, the Institute continues to train physician-scientists and manage healthcare programs for 60,000 underserved families

throughout South Los Angeles.

SUMMARY

The Human Resources Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the HR team, ensuring efficient HR processes and an excellent employee experience. This role handles day-to-day HR tasks such as onboarding, employee changes, HR documentation, and data management while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proactive, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate and up to date employee records in HRIS and shared system
• Assist with new hire onboarding, including documentation, background checks, and drug screenings
• Ensure proper filing of HR documents and compliance with state and federal regulations
• Support audits, reporting, and compliance-related activities
• Process department invoices in a timely manner.
• Track employee engagement initiates, surveys, events, and communications
• Complete Verifications of Employment
• Triage HR Inbox messages
• Contribute to HR process improvement and special projects.
• Collaborate across HR functions (e.g, benefits, performance management, training)
• Actively participate in staff meetings and trainings as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of all employee and client information
• Apply sound judgement to resolve minor issues in line with Institution policies and department procedures

EDUCATION

High School Diploma

Bachelors degree in Human Resources preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Paycom required
• Basic understanding of HR principles
• 2+ years of HR, administrative or related experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office