Executive Assistant, Human Resources

Executive Assistant, Human ResourcesWayne State University is searching for an experienced Executive Assistant, Human Resources at its Detroit campus location.Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.Essential Functions (Job Duties):Reports to and provides executive-level assistance to the Associate Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Support the productivity and effectiveness of the executive and their team leaders. Supports the triage and prioritization of activities of the executive and their team in a fast-paced environment requiring high degree of integrity, confidentiality, trust, judgment, discretion, timeliness, and accuracy. The team leaders consist of the directors who manage teams within HR Client Services, Total Rewards, HR Analytics and Reporting, Payroll, Organization and Employee Development, and Employee and Labor Relations. Proactively anticipates the needs and helps support improvements to build capacity for the team. Oversees various HR activities and projects and ensures that the day-to-day assigned operations are running both smoothly and efficiently. Provides periodic reporting on the fiscal management of HR activities.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree. Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience). Minimum 5 years job related experience, including demonstrated ability to provide administrative support at the executive level and experience in program coordination or office management roles. Prior experience in higher education preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build collaborative relationships. Strong ethical values with exemplary level of integrity and confidentiality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong ability to exercise initiative, diplomacy, discretion and confidentiality with a high degree of trust and a positive, service-oriented attitude. Excellent organization skills with the ability to organize and coordinate a dynamic workload and complete multiple tasks within established and changing deadlines. Strong ability to think proactively and prioritize work. Strong ability to exercise judgment with incomplete information. Excellent computer skill proficiency and demonstrated ability to advance technical skills. Extensive proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel (including charts and graphs), and Power Point. Ability to create presentations with Power Point or equivalent software. Strong presentation skills are preferred. Comfort with and ability to adapt in a changing technical environment.School/College/Division:H49 - Human ResourcesPrimary department:H4901 - HR Client ServicesEmployment type:Regular EmployeeJob type: Full TimeJob category: Staff/AdministrativeFunding/salary information:Compensation type: Annual SalarySalary minimum: $65,000Salary hire maximum: $80,000Working conditions:Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.Job openings:Number of openings: 1Reposted position: NoBackground check requirements:University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.