Personnel Assistant - HR Generalist

Category: Management/ Executive Subscribe: Department: Human Resources Locations: Binghamton, NY Posted: Sep 23, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Full-time Ref. No.: 00129 Position ID: 204970 About Binghamton University Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive. Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities. Job Description Budget Title: Personnel Assistant (MP-6, Management/Confidential)* Salary: Commensurate with Experience This position is a full time, management confidential professional human resources generalist position and will serve as a team member within one of our employment or payroll areas, as well as assisting customers with employment and payroll services the Human Resources reception area. Duties Greeting, assisting and providing excellent customer service to current and prospective employees of Binghamton University Intake of onboarding paperwork and documentation Working with confidential personnel data Assist the Associate Director of Human Resources with a variety of employment/payroll processing duties Processing and data entry of appointment data into various systems Learning multiple, distinct facets of employment within the New York state system Delivering presentations on a variety of Human Resources topics Troubleshoot employment and payroll issues and concerns and apply state and federal employment Querying and running human resources data reports Position management which includes applying employment expenses to accounts Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Effective organizational and communication skills Ability to successfully manage multiple and competing priorities Customer service skills Ability to work in a deadline-driven and high activity area Ability to work successfully in a team environment Willingness to learn new things and thrive in an environment of change Ability to learn, understand, and apply complex rules and laws to challenging situations within the Human Resources field Requirements Bachelor's degree (or higher) At least one (1) year of experience in Human Resources, a related field, and/or a higher education setting Through past experience candidates must be able to demonstrate: Presentation skills in teaching or training sessions System experience in computer applications Proficiency in standard computer applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint Position management which includes applying employment expenses to accounts Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer. Additional Information * Management/Confidential appointments serve at the pleasure of the President and are not represented by a union. Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Payroll information can be found on our website Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee." Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure. For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit: Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. #J-18808-Ljbffr Binghamton University, State University of New York