Applicant Tracking System, Background Investigation, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Employment Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, Higher Education, Human Resources, Human Resources Processes, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, University/School Policies
This position coordinates full-cycle student employment processes, including job postings, hiring actions, and
background checks, ensuring compliance with university policies and applicable federal and state regulations,
including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The role supports recruitment operations by overseeing hiring
workflows from posting through onboarding, promoting efficient, consistent, and compliant practices across the
employment lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Executes full-cycle processing of student employment transactions, overseeing all stages pre-employment
processing through hire. Reviews and approves hiring actions, background checks and hiring requests to
ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with university policies and applicable federal and state
employment regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). - Partners with Talent Acquisition in review and approval of student postings, to ensure job content accuracy
and alignment, compliance to university policy, as well as state and federal guidelines, equitable
compensation, consistent posting structure and candidate experience, system and workflow efficiency. - Coordinates the candidate communications process, providing timely updates on application status and
ensuring a positive and consistent candidate experience throughout the hiring process. - Coordinates and supports end-to-end recruitment workflow efficiency from job posting through candidate
hire, ensuring timely progression of requisitions and minimizing delays across all stages of the hiring
lifecycle. Monitors workflow activity within the applicant tracking system, identifies bottlenecks, and
collaborates with Talent Acquisition and Talent Fulfillment to implement process improvements and ensure
consistent, compliant execution. - Conducts initial screening activities for entry-level and early career roles, including applicant review and
preparation of Pay Evaluator assessments to ensure candidates meet required criteria. - Conducts research on recruitment campaigns and analyzes prospect data to support targeted recruitment
strategies in collaboration with Talent Acquisition Specialists. - Plans and supports student recruitment-related events to enhance organizational visibility, engagement, and
pipeline development, as it relates to on-campus student employment. - Reviews and processes employment-related transactions, including background checks, Graduate Electronic
Personnel Action Forms (ePAFs), and Graduate Assistant (GA) position descriptions, ensuring accuracy and
compliance with institutional guidelines and federal and state regulations, including FLSA requirements where
applicable.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with no specific discipline. and 2 years of experience in human resources with an emphasis in employment services.
Substitution allowed for Experience:
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of federal employment laws and regulations.
- Proven knowledge of multiple Human Resources functions
- Proven knowledge of fundamental HR concepts, practices, and procedures
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and communicate compliance regulations
under employment laws. - Ability to research, synthesize information, and draw actionable insights.
Why Work at Auburn:
- Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
- Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
- We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
- Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
- A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
- Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!
Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement:
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance's website to learn more.
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continuously changes to accommodate today's needs, while still respecting the traditions and spirit of Auburn. As we grow and change, Auburn will always continue its tradition of excellence.
The main campus had an enrollment during fall of 2007 of 24,137. Auburn University offers degrees in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate,
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Auburn University is known not only for its academic excellence, but for its impact on Alabama as well. A recent study
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Auburn University has developed into one of the largest universities in the South, remaining in the educational forefront with its traditional blend of arts and applied science, and changing with the needs of today while living with a respect for the traditions and spirit that are Auburn.