Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel University’s Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

About the role

Our HR Coordinator supports the Office of People and Culture (OPC) by providing broad-based assistance across key human resources functions, including onboarding, training and development, student employment, HR systems, and talent acquisition, while also ensuring smooth day-to-day administrative operations. This role is a key point of connection for employees and helps create a responsive, organized, and service-oriented HR experience.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety in their work, and is passionate about serving others with excellence and care. The HR Coordinator plays an important role in supporting employees so they can, in turn, support students.

As part of Bethel’s Christ-centered community, this role contributes to a workplace grounded in faith, respect, and shared purpose—actively supporting the University’s mission to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics and spiritual growth.

Starting salary is $21.00/hour - $23.50/hour, based on experience.

This is an in-person position, located in Arden Hills, MN.

What you'll do

Human Resources Tasks and Support - 45%

Assist with onboarding and pre-boarding processes and projects. Assist with training and development processes and projects. Assist with benefits administration processes and projects. Assists with training and development events and tasks. Assists with the student employment process.Serves as the backup for the onboarding program. Helps maintain HRIS system including time and attendance, learning management and reporting

Administrative Support – 35%

Coordinates and executes daily operations of the department. Monitors the People and Culture email inbox. Coordinates with OPC team members to address situations in a timely manner. Coordinates pre-employment activities for faculty and staff. Manages the file room and maintains accurate organization of employee records. Monitors and answers calls from the main phone line for the department. Monitors and orders supplies for the department.

Talent Acquisition – 25%

Assist with full life cycle recruiting for all staff positions including job posting, interviewing, assessment and hiring manager consultation.Act as a liaison with Academic Affairs for faculty hiring. Assist with managing of the Applicant Tracking System including reporting, troubleshooting and system

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

Required Education:High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Education: Associates degree in business, human resources or a related field. Required Experience: 1+ years working in a customer service role in a dynamic, changing work environment. Preferred Experience:1+ years or related experience in Human Resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to support a variety of HR functions with flexibility and a willingness to learn in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a heart for serving others and the ability to respond to sensitive situations with professionalism, care, and discretion.Demonstrated integrity and sound judgment when handling confidential information.Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace; familiarity with HR systems (HRIS/ATS) and virtual platforms (e.g., Zoom) preferred.

Additional Responsibilities:

Bethel’s mission is to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community. Bethel’s employee community plays a central role in developing our students as whole and holy persons. To carry out this mission, Bethel uses the foundation of our guiding documents, the Affirmation of Faith, Community Covenant, and Key Policies. Bethel expects all employees to actively participate in creating our Christ-centered community by agreeing with and abiding by our core beliefs in the Affirmation of Faith and supporting all other beliefs as Biblical, responsible, and thoughtful approaches while avoiding dissension and divisiveness. Employees teach and mentor students and help one another uphold our Community Covenant commitments. As a result of these expectations, all University employees act as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to carry out its mission and foster Bethel’s Christ-centered covenant community.

Other Duties: The essential functions, tasks and responsibilities of this position may change from time to time. Bethel University reserves the right to add or omit duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the University or its leadership. Additional tasks or duties required of the position, will be communicated to the incumbent with specificity to ensure the employee may perform their role with complete understanding. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Sponsorship Restrictions:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Travel: This position will travel between Bethel campus locations in Arden Hills, MN.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The job requires extended periods of sitting and traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Expected Hours of Work:

Typically, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position.

Benefits

Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package. Learn more about these offerings here.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

The pay range for this role is:21 - 23.50 USD per hour(Bethel University)