**Description**

Join Our Team!

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive HR Coordinator who enjoys learning, contributing, and growing in a collaborative environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in enhancing the employee experience by ensuring that HR operations run smoothly, efficiently, and thoughtfully.

The position is expected to continue through January 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension depending on available funding and satisfactory job performance.

**What You’ll Do:**

+ Maintain and update HRIS systems; run and distribute HR reports

+ Coordinate offboarding activities and assist with employee lifecycle documentation

+ Reconcile monthly benefits billing and liaise with vendors and Accounts Payable

+ Support COBRA administration and policy communications

+ Collaborate on multi-site HR projects and ensure process documentation is up to date

+ Utilize JIRA to track and prioritize HR tasks

+ Ensure compliance with HR regulations and award requirements

**Required Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:**

+ Bachelor's degree in HR or related field (or equivalent experience)

+ 2–3 years in an administrative,customer service, research or related role, preferably, but not required, in HR or business management

+ Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail

+ Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

+ Must be service oriented, client focused and curious.

+ Proficiency in multiple HR related applications such as Microsoft Suite, Google Workspace, Outlook or Google Calendar, Calendly, Sharepoint, Google Drive, Dropbox, Monday, Trello, Jira, Tableau, Excel Pivot Table, ATS, HRIS or similar system demonstrating technical capability.

**Preferred (not required) Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities:**

+ PHR or SHRM-CP certification

+ General HR knowledge or experience in recruiting, benefits, payroll, or compliance

+ Comfortable with data collection and reporting.

**Physical Demands**

The physical requirements described here represent those necessary to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

+ Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.

+ Occasionally required to move about the workspace to access tools, files, or equipment.

+ Regularly engages in tasks that involve handling, positioning, or moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds.

+ Requires the ability to focus on small details and accurately perform tasks involving fine motor skills.

+ Sufficient coordination and range of motion to operate tools, equipment, or systems relevant to the role.

+ Some travel may be necessary, both within and outside the contiguous United States.

**Disclaimer:** The statements above describe the general nature and level of work required for this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. This organization provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

**Location:** Onsite in Tucson, AZ. A Hybrid work schedule of three days in office and two days remote is available.

**Salary Range:** $ 50,000 - $55,000. The final salary will depend on skills, qualifications, and experience.

This 6-month assignment is benefits eligible. AURA offers an outstanding benefits package designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. This includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience, health and wellness benefits, a 10% retirement contribution from day one, generous paid leave, career and professional development, interesting projects, retiree medical benefits, and a mission-driven work environment. Additional details about AURA's benefits can be found at https://hr.aura-astronomy.org/benefits-by-location/ .

**How to Apply:**

The position will remain open until it is filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications submitted by **June 26, 2025.**

+ Submit a resume with optional cover letter, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: Lastname Docname.

+ Application documents that are not uploaded as part of the application may be sent to employment@aura-astronomy.org.

Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can request assistance at employment@aura-astronomy.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

As a recipient of U.S. Government funding, AURA is considered a government contractor and is subject to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action regulations.

As an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, AURA and all of the centers, do not discriminate based on race, sex, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender identity expression, lawful political affiliations, veteran status, disability, and/or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state, and local equal opportunity laws.