Position Title: HR Assistant, Sponsored Projects Services
Posting Number: R230243
Employer: Research Foundation
Salary Range: $48,000 - $52,000
FTE: 1.00
Position Summary:
The Human Resources (HR) Assistant provides administrative support for various human resources activities for Sponsored Projects Services (SPS). Primary responsibilities include managing searches for new staff, gathering and submitting paperwork required to add staff to payroll, general administrative tasks, and special projects. The incumbent will work closely with the SPS's Office Manager, coordinating operations and providing back-up support to the Associate Vice President for Research Administration and other senior staff, as needed.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage and organize recruiting efforts.
Gathering and submitting paperwork required to onboard new employees.
Coordinate and assist with onboarding new staff.
Act as liaison with central human resources.
Serve as a source of information and guidance on HR topics.
Operate and work within different HR systems.
The HR Assistant must be eager to learn, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple assignments for various staff members in a fast-paced environment. They must be flexible, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be comfortable working as part of a team. They must have the ability to switch between projects and adapt to changing priorities is critical, as the incumbent will be working with multiple staff members on potentially competing projects and deadlines. Must be comfortable with switching between different operating systems and learning the in's and out's of systems.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and experience performing administrative tasks or providing customer service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work collaboratively and be resourceful.
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowl¬edge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society.
UB is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.