Human Resources Assistant - Human Resources

Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources

Full Time

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive administrative support to Human Resources

• Supervises department front desk customer service function, including student staffing

• Ensures both legal and procedural compliance for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits and other leave requests

• Monitors and tracks employee-reported leave time and associated medical verifications

• Reconciles payroll withholdings accounts for FICA/Medicare, Federal, State, and international taxes

• Collects and organizes data for various employment surveys

• Ensures compliance of employee fee waiver and dependent tuition reimbursement benefits

• Reviews requests for unemployment benefits and files written protests when appropriate

• Coordinates monthly personnel action reports for review and approval

• Assists in reviewing nonresident alien work eligibility for employees and determines appropriate paperwork and supporting documentation to file with USCIS

• Processes all electronic and paper employment verifications

• Monitors and reconciles multiple department budgets

• Updates and maintains department website

• High school diploma or GED

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

• Bookkeeping experience or evidence of math skills

• Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment

• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

• Demonstrated ability to work professionally with all levels of the organization

Application Deadline:   To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by May 3, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

To Apply:   Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing position qualifications

• Current resume

• Names and contact information of three professional references will be requested at a later date

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):  Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond.  SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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