Human Resources Associate - Huntsville, United States - Sam Houston State

Description

Requisition:
S

Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-Professional

Hiring Salary:
Monthly-Staff


Department:
Human Resources


General Requirements:
Associates degree and two years of related experience, or High School/ GED with four years of related experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with report-writer software preferred. Bilingual preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Provides administrative support in assigned functional areas of the People Operations – Human Resources Department.

Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):

Performs work requiring the application of broad standards, general instructions, or professional practices to frequently changing situations to support management.

Assists with hiring processes for employees within the university. Applies general instructions and professional practices to manage the hiring of employees, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.

Coordinates employment programs, processes hiring paperwork, processes Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs), and ensures accuracy and compliance with employment regulations.

Conducts orientations, and serves as a point of contact for student employees and hiring managers. Assists with the employee onboarding platform, including reviewing and approving job postings, updating statuses, and assigning paperwork. Assists in the development and implementation of training programs. Stays current on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices. Assists with administrative duties including, answering phones, responding to emails, and welcoming office visitors. Determines work priorities, evaluates work in progress, and ensures the meeting of deadlines.

May assist in other areas of HR as needed, including faculty/staff onboarding, benefits, and insurance, as well as front desk, verifications and special projects, as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned.