Job Summary:

The Human Resource Assistant will support the Minot State University HR department by performing various tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations. This on-campus position provides high quality service and hands-on learning experience.

Hours:

• 15-19 hours per week, flexible schedule on campus
• Part-time, non-benefitted

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting HR processes, procedures, and programs as needed and directed.
• Runs monthly queries, updates HRMS as needed.
• Communicates HR and Payroll-related information to employees, conducts research, and responds to requests for information.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation. Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of files and records.
• Onboarding of adjuncts, part-time employees, and student employees. Serves as a backup in onboarding benefited employees and benefit enrollments.
• Answers questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• May assist with annual processes, such as the1095-C, and Open Enrollment.
• Keeps the HR Director informed and updated on issues, projects, information, etc.
• Works on special projects as requested by the HR Director.
• Provides office coverage, answers telephone calls, responds to inquiries, and provides visitors with appropriate information.
• Supports innovation, creativity, and ideas to improve/enhance processes, functions, etc. in the department and for the college.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in related field required. Other human resources experience/qualifications may be considered.
• Exceptional communication skills required.
• Prior human resources and/or payroll related experience preferred.
• PeopleSoft experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

• Continuously – 66-100% - Use hands dexterously, talk or hear.
• Frequently – 34-65% - Stand, walk, or sit.
• Occasionally – 1-33% - Reach with hands and arms, stoop/kneel/crouch, crawl, climb or balance, or lift to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.