Human Resource Associate - Welcome Team
Boise State University

About Us:

Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Learn more about Boise State and the City of Boise at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/boise-and-beyond/. Boise State University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Boise State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. We are a welcoming campus that supports diversity and inclusion.
Job Summary/Basic Function:
To perform specialized human resource and administrative support tasks to maintain professional human resource functions; perform related work.

This position does work in the office, on-site, Monday-Friday, 30 hours per week, temporary position through May 2022.

Department Overview:
People are our passion here in Human Resources. Our people strategy is about creating an environment for, and a relationship with our employees that develops and enhances their capabilities to further the university's mission and vision.

Level Scope:
Applies skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; may adapt procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization; may work on non-routine tasks; resolves issues/makes working decisions within area or specialization or responsibility with minimal supervision.

Essential Functions:
60% of Time the Human Resource Associate will:
• Performs a variety of administrative support activities that are integral to the State's Human Resource information processing such as maintaining employee record systems, responding to requests for information, orienting new employees, reviewing personnel actions for compliance with federal, state and agency rules, policies and procedures, and preparing and submitting personnel, payroll and benefits documents.
• Provides assistance to human resource or management staff. Recruitment responsibilities may include composing recruitment announcements and advertisements, creating, modifying and implementing recruitment plans including working with agency human resource or management staff to review applicant information, explain application and hiring processes and supporting managers regarding recruitment and selection practices
• Training activities may include researching, coordinating and participating in training.
• Employee relations activities could include recommending changes to human resource policies, and assisting in the problem-solving process.
• May conduct preliminary classification work including collecting job analysis data, recommending revisions to existing class specifications and evaluation mechanisms, and compiling compensation data
• May lead or supervise support staff.

35% of Time the Human Resource Associate will:

•Daily work includes supporting the HR Welcome Team pre-employment processes including but not limited to: I-9, Background Checks, etc.
•Liaison with Department Recruitment Coordinators and Search Committees to ensure proper training with the ATS and policies, ensuring a seamless transition from job posting through onboarding.
•Create and manage a Welcoming atmosphere for all employees and applicants to Boise State by being a first responder for Human Resources' interactions.
•Back-up and support all Front Desk activities

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally to convey information effectively
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems

Minimum Qualifications:
Some knowledge of: human resource management concepts.

Good knowledge of: administrative support functions including organization skills, composing business documents, compiling and summarizing data, and customer service.

Experience: interpreting and applying employment laws, rules, regulations and policies.

Preferred Qualifications:
•Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multi-task
•Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Google Docs
•Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
•Previous higher education and human resource work experience.
Salary and Benefits:
$17.48 per hour. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.

Required Application Materials:
Cover letter and resume.

Advertised: October 5, 2021 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: October 31, 2021 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time