University of New EnglandBiddeford, MESimilar Jobs
Closing: Not specified
Job Summary
Dates
Opening date: 10-06-2024
Closing date: not available
Responsibilities
Manage efficient daily operations of the HR office and provide administrative support including but not limited to managing the front desk, phone, general HR email inbox, tracking and ordering supplies, sorting mail, submitting IT and facilities work orders and other office support duties.
Provides front-line HR support and superior customer service.
Partner with internal HR teams, Payroll, Recruiting, to resolve manager and employee questions within defined timelines
Oversee background check program for the university.
Schedules, greets and assists new hires (benefits eligible, students, and adjuncts) in completing the I-9 work authorization documents and other associated paperwork.
Work with various departments to streamline new hire process for those employees who are not included on the online system: adjuncts, temporary employees and student workers.
Provides administrative support Human Resources and Office of Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance including meeting coordination, and processing of invoices, departmental purchase cards and budget.
Maintain and create applicable standard operating procedures and proactively identify and address internal process improvement.
Assist with updates and modifications to website and social media accounts, as need.
Responsible for HR storage management.
Assist team with various special projects.
Confer regularly with immediate supervisor, other department and University personnel, and/or various individuals/organizations to plan and coordinate departmental activities, inter-office communications in order to exchange information, resolve problems, etc.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Associate’s Degree plus two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Prior experience working in a human resources office preferred.
Ability to work under pressure, to adjust to constant changes and handle multiple tasks.
Ability and desire to grow and develop in a position.
Judgment, tact, and resourcefulness required.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to work independently.
Knowledge of safe working procedures and security measures related to work performed.
Previous experience in office management and organizing and coordinating events preferred.
Proven experience troubleshooting and problem solving on the fly.
Ability to respond to a broad spectrum of questions regarding University policies, procedures, benefits, etc.
Basic comfort with learning and utilizing technology including databases and Microsoft Office suite, Canva and social media to perform necessary tasks and to automate processes as appropriate.
Ability to manage time and prioritize task completion is required.
Ability to meet deadlines with quality results often in situations of high urgency.
Benefits
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an eight percent match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time; and educational benefits.
Notes
Position Type: Professional Staff
Faculty Track: missing
Employment Status: Full Time
Months: 12
Campus: Biddeford, ME
About the University of New England: UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings.
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