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JOB PURPOSE:
The Department of Biology is seeking a 100% FTE Human Resources Administrator (HRA 1) that is reliable, detail-oriented and highly organized. This position will serve as the department's time and leave administrator. The position will be working under the general direction of the Senior Human Resources Administrator. The HRA will handle the department's new hire orientation and will be a key resource to staff on all HR related policies and procedures. The HRA will be the primary point of contact for all members of the department acting as a resource for all HR related inquires. The human resources administrator will be responsible for the entire hiring process for student and temporary employees including preparing offer letters and terminations. This position will sit at the front desk of the HR office and greet all visitors, including staff, students and faculty. The person in this role will handle updating the departmental website as needed. The ideal candidate will have positive attitude, motivation and drive to be successful. The position is eligible for a hybrid working schedule.
CORE DUTIES:
Serve as a resource on human resources issues, effectively communicate human resources policies, and explain human resources processes and procedures. Resolve basic issues as appropriate. Refer other issues to human resources manager/director or supervisor for resolution.
Coordinate the recruitment process, including job postings, interview scheduling, and applicant disposition with hiring managers, human resources staff, and/or supervisors.
Support and coordinate employment activities (transactions and documentation). Assist in onboarding and exit process of staff.
May support the process (transactions and documentation) for academic and staff appointments/reappointments and student/post-doctoral appointments.
Coordinate and/or perform HRIS data management activities, including initiating transactions and running reports for compliance, audit, and metrics purposes. Ensure data integrity, and serve as primary contact for identifying and resolving pay issues. May perform time and leave administration duties and input data to financial system.
Explain applicable disability and leave procedures, and generate related correspondence; update and maintain reports to track leaves.
Assist in the communication of the annual performance appraisal process; review and track incoming performance appraisal forms.
Maintain personnel and human resources related files.
Provide general administrative support for human resources staff.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Associate degree and two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to learn and apply general human resources policies using problem solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and effectively handle highly sensitive and personal information with sound judgment, tact, and discretion.
Ability to consistently follow through with projects and assignments and meet deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong and effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Familiarity with human resource management systems, such as PeopleSoft and time/leave systems. Experience using email and internet.
Certifications and Licenses:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, and use a telephone.
Occasionally write by hand, twist/bend/stoop/squat, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds, sort/file paperwork.
Rarely kneel/crawl, operate foot and/or hand controls.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Travel on campus to schools/units, out of town.
WORK STANDARDS:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
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Note: The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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