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HR Specialist

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Position Details

Position Details

Advertising/Posting Title HR Specialist
Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary
Facilitate staff and faculty HR processes and data management of staff and faculty personnel actions. Serve as subject matter expert for staff and faculty HR transactional processes. Review, analyze and make recommendations for ePARs (electronic personnel action requests) eAPFs (electronic additional payment forms), eTemps (electronic temporary employee requests), and tuition remission. Produce reports regarding staff and faculty personnel actions, including faculty union membership lists and union dues list, research discrepancies and facilitate reconciliation. Provide advice and recommendations to HR generalists to help department administrators to support their submission of accurate personnel documents, including union eligibility determinations, earnings codes, and summer retirement contributions. Provide input on staff and faculty HR processes.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor’s degree with one to three years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline driven environment and serve as an effective team member. Proficiency with computer software and the ability to learn new systems and software is essential. The ability to effectively analyze transactions for accuracy and communicate any errors. Ability to maintain confidentiality required. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice issues, and fostering a collaborative, multicultural environment.

Desirable Qualifications
Anticipated Pay Range $25.65/hr to $28.20/hr (50,000-55,000/year)
Other Information
Actual hiring pay dependent on current competitor market conditions, comparable campus peer(s) at time of hire, and candidate’s experience level and length.
 
Special Conditions External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Position No
Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date 04/19/2024
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled No
Position Information

Position Title Process Coordinator
Posting Number S5014PO
Department Human Resources/11305
Position Number 00027041
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term 12

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents