Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
VIP Human Resources
Job Summary:
This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Senior HR Coordinator will work closely with HR leadership and may provide guidance and support to entry-level team members, helping ensure consistency and efficiency across HR operations. This position does meet in person (Franklin, TN) at least once a week and may be asked to visit other on-site locations within the organization. Travel is expected.
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Compensation: $49,000 - $72,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. We are committed to equitable and competitive compensation. Placement within the range is determined by experience, skill set and internal equity.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
240 hours of PTO
401(k) with company match once eligible
This role is best suited for candidates seeking stability, consistency and the opportunity to build deep expertise in HR operations.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
Someone who thrives in a structured, detail-oriented environment
A self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
A team player who can support others while managing their own workload
A professional who is looking to grow within HR operations and build deeper expertise over time
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate and manage day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, employee records and HR documentation
Serve as primary point of contact for employee and leader inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses
Own and manage assigned HR processes (e.g., onboarding, leaves of absence, reporting and/or compliance tracking).
Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data across HR systems
Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
Support recruitment and hiring activities, including job postings, candidate coordination and pre-employment processes
Partner with HR leadership to support departmental goals and initiatives
Provide guidance and day-to-day support to junior HR staff as needed
Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws
Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.
At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team's performance with minimal guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts research and analysis to solve some non-routine problems. Breadth of Knowledge: Applies broad job knowledge and has basic job skills in other areas.* Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to less experienced team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond.- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume, process-driven work; demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks independently; strong communication and customer service skills; experience working with HRIS systems (ideally Workday) and Microsoft Office tools; ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
3 years
Education:
Bachelor's: Business Administration, High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
