Human Resources Assistant at Cornell University in ithaca, New York

Job Description:

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant IV - Band D

Research Division Human Resources

The Research Division, headed by theVice President for Research and Innovation, enables and advances the university's research priorities as well as research activities of Cornell colleges, schools, and research centers, institutes, and laboratories. The Research Division Human Resources team promotes excellence by delivering innovative HR solutions and strategies to support the advancement of research at Cornell.

We have an immediate opening for a Human Resources Assistant.

What you will do:

As a member of the Research Division's Human Resource team, the HR Assistant will provide a full range of support including transactional, administrative, and consultative to all units within the Research Division. This position will serve as the first point of contact for business transactions, leave administration, payroll processing, data management and reporting. Specific duties include: process Workday transactions, assist with recruiting process, administer appointment process for new hires, including staff, students and academics, manage employee leaves, serve as the payroll representative, respond to general payroll, policy, & benefit questions, maintain electronic files, and track and follow-up on processes such as 90-Day probationary period, onboarding and exiting processes, performance reviews, etc. Provide consistent administration of human resource policies, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws. May represent the Research Division in areas of system testing, committee work and other various activities where appropriate. Maintain focus on continuous process improvement and customer service to meet the goals and objectives of the division.

What you will need:

Associate degree with 2-4 years of administrative, human resources, or related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to organize and track a high volume of information in a professional and timely manner. Must have knowledge of a variety of computer software applications including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with varied audiences at all levels of the organization, as well as, handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy. Some analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data for reports, find solutions to various administrative problems, and prioritize work. Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work independently, use sound judgement in decision making and contribute to the development of a highly successful, team-oriented work environment. Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment, adapt to changing priorities, and effectively manage multiple competing deadlines.

Preferred, but not required:

Previous experience with Workday and knowledge of NYS and Federal HR laws and regulations a plus.

Rewards and Benefits:

We hope you appreciate great benefits. Cornell receives national recognition, as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.

• Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions.




• Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays, including an end-of-year winter break, from December 25th through January 1st.

We invite you to follow this link to get more information: https://hr.cornell.edu/sites/default/files/documents/benefits_overview_endowed.pdf

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

For full consideration, please attach BOTH a cover letter and resume with your application.

University Job Title:

Human Resources Asst IV

Level:

D

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Kristie Devine

Number of Openings:

0

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