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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HR Coordinator - Benefits, Compliance, and HRIS - **Company:** California Institute of the Arts - **Location:** Santa Clarita, CA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $54,850.0 - $60,112.0 - **Contract:** Side job - **Skills:** Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Microsoft Office, HR Software, Gsuite - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a89a5e4d2dd8c214 ## About the Role * Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills. * High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, particularly during peak student hiring periods. * Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Google Suite; experience with HRIS systems (Paycom preferred). * Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with students, supervisors, and Financial Aid staff., * Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience., * 1-2 years of experience in human resources, benefits administration, or a related administrative role. * Experience with HRIS or payroll systems preferred. * Experience supporting student employment, work-study, or campus-based student programs strongly preferred. * Higher education experience a plus. ## Description Student Employment & Federal Work-Study (FWS) Support * Own the administrative experience of the student employment and Federal Work-Study (FWS) programs, acting as the go-to resource for students, on-campus supervisors, and the Financial Aid Office from hire through separation. * Guide student employment authorizations and job placements from start to finish, confirming FWS award eligibility and funding source in close partnership with the Financial Aid Office. * Lead I-9 verification and onboarding for student employees - managing new hire paperwork, work authorization, and system setup - and serve as the in-office subject-matter resource for student employment questions. * Track student employee work-hour limits and FWS award balances throughout the term, proactively flagging eligibility or funding concerns to supervisors and Financial Aid before they become issues. * Manage the timesheet submission and approval cycle for student employees, partnering with supervisors and Payroll to catch and resolve discrepancies so students are paid accurately and on time. * Coordinate the posting and tracking of student employment positions across departments, keeping records of student job assignments and status changes accurate and current. * Drive reappointments, department transfers, and end-of-term or graduation offboarding for student employees, including closing out personnel files. * Serve as the first line of response for the Student@ inbox, resolving routine questions directly and routing complex eligibility, funding, or compliance issues to the HR Manager or Director, Total Rewards. * Help plan and deliver annual student employment onboarding events and communications, including new academic year orientation materials for student hires and their supervisors. Benefits, Leave & Compliance * Manage the shared Total Rewards inboxes, including Benefits@, WorkersComp@, and HR@, resolving inquiries directly and routing more complex matters promptly to the right team member. * Prepare and submit Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) certification requests on behalf of employees. * Handle Employment Development Department (EDD) claims and correspondence, including unemployment and disability matters, from intake through resolution. * Complete employment verification requests with accuracy and a fast turnaround. * Own monthly ACA compliance reporting and data reconciliation, ensuring the Institute's filings are accurate and on time. * Guide employees through leave of absence paperwork and tracking (e.g., FMLA, CFRA, workers' compensation leaves), in partnership with the HR Manager. * Play a key role in the annual open enrollment period, coordinating communications, data entry, and vendor logistics to ensure a smooth employee experience. * Maintain and route personnel files with a high degree of accuracy, coordinating with the HR Coordinator, Talent Acquisition & HR Operations to keep recordkeeping consistent and audit-ready. * Perform data entry and routine audits within the HRIS (Paycom), safeguarding the integrity of employee data. * Provide responsive administrative support to the HR Manager and the Director, Total Rewards. * Process monthly insurance invoices in a timely manner for accounting and payment. * Take on additional projects and duties as assigned, contributing wherever the team needs support. ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Key HR Trends in 2024: Overcoming a Year of Emotional Disconnect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1271-key-hr-trends-in-2024-overcoming-a-year-of-emotional-disconnect) - [Would You Buy Your Own HR? 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