Human Resources Associate
Sam Houston State University

Requisition:

202400120S

Human Resources Associate

Non-Exempt

This position is a pay grade 3. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.

Technical/Para-Professional

Human Resources

Division of Finance and Operations

04/04/2024

Yes

Associates degree and two years of related experience, or High School/GED with four years of related experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and familiarity with report-writer software preferred. Bilingual preferred. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Provides administrative support in assigned functional areas of the People Operations - Human Resources Department.

Performs work requiring the application of broad standards, general instructions, or professional practices to frequently changing situations to support management. Assists with hiring processes for employees within the university. Applies general instructions and professional practices to manage the hiring of employees, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. Coordinates employment programs, processes hiring paperwork, processes Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs), and ensures accuracy and compliance with employment regulations. Conducts orientations, and serves as a point of contact for student employees and hiring managers. Assists with the employee onboarding platform, including reviewing and approving job postings, updating statuses, and assigning paperwork. Assists in the development and implementation of training programs. Stays current on relevant laws, regulations, and best practices. Assists with administrative duties including, answering phones, responding to emails, and welcoming office visitors. Determines work priorities, evaluates work in progress, and ensures the meeting of deadlines. May assist in other areas of HR as needed, including faculty/staff onboarding, benefits, and insurance, as well as front desk, verifications and special projects, as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Must be able to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and other university departments, vendors, and off campus agencies on procedural and policy matters. Performs research and prepares analytical reports, and provides recommendations on assigned subjects. Handles sensitive and difficult personnel issues as a normal course of activities. Requires independent judgment, initiative, confidentiality, and time management skills. Requires a level of skill with modern office equipment and the ability to type.

Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.

Full Time

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38740

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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