Human Resources Specialist

Responsibilities Educates and assists management and employees within a particular division or department in the administration of human resources policies and procedures. Interprets policies and works with appropriate staff to effectively resolve human resources issues. Provides guidance to managers and supervisors regarding employee leave policies. May investigate and gather information regarding employee relations, Workers' Compensation and FMLA situations. Initiates employment requisitions and follows up on job postings and applicant referrals. Processes new hire and applicant tracking paperwork. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of employment documents. Reviews and obtains approval of time and attendance documents, processes reimbursements and special checks and maintains required documentation. Maintains databases, records and files and prepares reports. May assist with budget preparation and monitor expenditures for specific areas. Serves as primary timekeeper for bi-weekly staff and student employees, resolving timekeeping issues, submitting payroll transactions, and ensuring compliance with payroll and employment policies. Manages departmental HR inboxes and provides timely customer service and support to employees, managers, and university partners. Coordinates FMLA and leave administration, including employee guidance, documentation, tracking, and compliance oversight. Administers student employment processes, including hiring, onboarding, and employment transactions, and serves as the departmental student hire system superuser. Coordinates adjunct and postdoctoral appointments, renewals, and related HR actions in accordance with institutional policies and deadlines. Collaborates with HR, Payroll, Finance, Recruitment, and other university departments to support HR operations, compliance initiatives, and data integrity. Requirements Two years of college coursework, and three years of office administration experience which includes two years of human resources experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Knowledge of various personal computer software packages. Hard Skills human resources policies employee relations Workers' Compensation FMLA employment requisitions applicant tracking timekeeping payroll transactions budget preparation data integrity Soft Skills customer service communication guidance collaboration problem-solving organizational skills attention to detail conflict resolution time management support #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor