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

S403P

Job Type

Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Nonexempt/Hourly

Pay Grade

Campus Location

WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

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.
Additional formal education in Human Resources may be considered toward required experience.
Strong understanding of Human Resources law, policies, procedures and practices.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.
External applicants should use the WMU – Application.

Additional Position Information

Application credentials will be accepted until the position is filled.
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, s://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

By Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University (WMU) serves about 25,000 students at its main campus in Kalamazoo and branch campuses in Battle Creek, Benton Harbor-St. Joseph, Grand Rapids, Holland, Lansing, Muskegon, South Haven, and Traverse City, Michigan. The p...

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INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Kalamazoo, MI

DATE POSTED

July 22, 2023