Human Resources Assistant Senior

Position Details

Posting Summary

College VP Business And Finance-DIV Executive Area VP Business And Finance Department Human Resources

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1745P Job Type Full Time, Regular Pay Type Nonexempt/Hourly Pay Grade D Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus Salary Range $20.75 combined with an excellent benefits package. Number of Vacancies 1 General Summary

Provides a variety of administrative services for human resources.

Major Duties

• Analyzes, interprets and identifies discrepancies and resolves problems and issues from source documents relative to personal, job, pay and benefit information. Enters and maintains data according to established policies, procedures and University deadlines while maintaining integrity of data.
• Reviews and authorizes human resources forms. Conducts research and resolves problems. Compiles statistics and handles highly confidential records in various areas of human resources.
• Receives, researches and independently responds to employment information requests from external agencies, external employers, financial institutions, employees and employee groups.
• Maintains knowledge of human resource and human resource management databases, system codes and procedures. Serves on project teams. Participates in end-user testing of system modifications, upgrades and enhancements.
• Calculates, prepares and audits benefit billings. Collaborates with department staff and other University departments to ensure records are accurate and in compliance. Responds to department questions.
• May provide front-line assistance to employees regarding human resource functions such as job applications and postings, benefits enrollment and changes and Form I-9 processing.
• May perform benefit- and compensation-related tasks. May coordinate and perform functions related to benefit and compensation projects.
• May coordinate the administrative and support tasks for leave processing. Ensures forms are completed accurately and completely. Provides timely notifications. Monitors Family Medical Leave Act hour usages.
• May provide lead coordination or assistance with special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Some college coursework from an accredited institution.
• Two years' relevant experience or formal education in Human Resources.
• Experience working in an office environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong understanding of Human Resources law, policies, procedures and practices.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
• Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have some college coursework from an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have two years' relevant experience or formal education in Human Resources?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience working in an office environment?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a strong understanding of Human Resources law, policies, procedures and practices?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other