Human Resource Associate

To perform specialized human resource and administrative support tasks to maintain professional human resource functions; perform related work.

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.

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.

60% of Time the Human Resource Associate must:

• 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, which can include employment verifications and unemployment claims.
• Reviewing and tracking of personnel records and actions for federal, state, and agencies while policies and procedures.

• Provides assistance to Human Resource or management staff.
  
  • Training activities may include researching, coordinating, and participating in training.
  • Assisting in the problem-solving process.
  • May lead or supervise support staff.
  • Assist in orienting new employees.

35% of Time the Human Resource Associate must:

• Maintain office supplies, equipment inventories, and codes invoices for payment as needed.
• Invoice processing:
  • Ensures Invoices are received, submitted, and processed in a timely manner.
  • Resolve any billing or invoicing errors/discrepancies, solve problems, and/or obtain information.
• Responsible for using a department credit card for purchases and for the financial coding/review/reconciling of these p-card transactions.
• Make travel arrangements and communicate with staff regarding approvals for state travel.
• Schedule and coordinate arrangements for staff meetings and conferences.

5% Time the Human Resource Associate must perform other duties as assigned.

• 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

• 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:

• Experience using a personal computer to develop, analyze and report on financial data.
• Ability to learn quickly, take direction, work as part of a team, ask questions, and problem-solve.
• Organizational skills and accountability to meet deadlines.
• Previous work experience in a higher education setting.

$17.48/hour and 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/ .

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