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HR Coordinator
Summary:
AURA is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to perform administrative tasks, ensure compliance, and assist employees with daily HR needs to maintain accurate records and a positive employee experience.
Highlights:
1. Support HR team by performing administrative tasks and ensuring compliance
2. Maintain accurate records and coordinate HR activities
3. Contribute to a positive employee experience
AURA is seeking a **Human Resources Coordinator** to support the HR team Chile by performing administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with processes and procedures, and assisting employees with day\-to\-day HR needs. This role is key to maintaining accurate records, coordinating HR activities, and contributing to a positive employee experience.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Coordinate selected tasks within the recruitment process in partnership with the Recruiter, HR Generalist, and/or HR Manager.
* Maintain and update the HRIS system and generate periodic reports.
* Support onboarding processes, internal communications, and training coordination.
* Provide interpretation of internal policies and respond to general HR\-related inquiries.
* Support HR operational systems and processes, including attendance tracking, internal purchasing workflows, and other administrative HR activities, to optimize operations and improve efficiency.
* Collaborate in the coordination of travel requests for staff and candidates.
* Coordinate HR events, wellness programs, and service award recognition initiatives.
* Document HR workflows in Confluence and manage tasks using JIRA.
**Required Education and Experience:**
* Technical degree or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* 2–3 years of experience in administrative, coordination, or customer service roles.
* Ability to interpret and apply company policies and HR procedures.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of HRIS systems.
* Strong communication, organizational, and problem\-solving skills.
**Desirable Qualifications:**
* Prior experience working in Human Resources.
* General knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
**Key Skills and Competencies:**
* Bilingual fluency in English (CEFR Level C2 or higher), with strong cross\-cultural communication skills.
* Strong organizational and administrative abilities to support core HR functions.
* Experience coordinating recruitment, onboarding, and employee life cycle processes.
* Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills for employee support and policy interpretation.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast\-paced environment.
* Detail\-oriented with strong analytical and problem\-solving skills.
* Customer\-service mindset and a collaborative approach to working across departments.
**Physical Requirements**
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time.
* Occasional need to move about inside the office environment to access files, office tools, attendance in a meeting room, etc.
* Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity tools that require fine motor skills, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
* May occasionally need to position self to maintain computer and related tools.
* Seldomly needed to move objects up to 10 pounds.
* Constant communication with other individuals. Must be able to discern and exchange information as appropriate to the situation.
* Constant need to distinguish, discern, and identify a variety of objects and fine details with accuracy.
* Occasional work at high elevation summit sites may be required (summit elevations range from 6,800 feet to 14,000 feet)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required by personnel so classified. This Institute promotes Equal Employment Opportunity workplace that includes reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified, disabled applicants and employees.
**Why Join AURA:**
AURA offers an excellent benefits package including paid time off and retirement plan contributions, competitive salary commensurate with experience, and a very attractive work environment. Details on benefits can be found at Benefits by Location \- Aura Human Resources.
Also we offer a multicultural and collaborative work environment, committed to scientific and operational excellence. Joining our team means contributing to the success of globally significant astronomical projects, within an organization that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.
**How to Apply**
Apply by Wednesday, January 28th,2026 for priority consideration. This position will remain open until it is filled. Please submit a cover letter and a CV or resume, PDF files preferred. Please name any attachments with the following format: *LastName DocName*.
Individuals needing assistance with the employment process can request assistance at talent@aura\-astronomy.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Pedro Pablo Muñoz 940, 1710202 La Serena, Coquimbo, Chile