Human Resources Assistant

University of Wisconsin Madison
$17.00 HOURLY
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2024
Job Summary: The Human Resources (HR) Assistant will provide essential support to the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) HR Team, assisting with various administrative tasks and contributing to the smooth operation of HR processes. The HR Assistant will be responsible for executing a range of HR responsibilities from a collaborative, customer-service-oriented perspective including but not limited to: * Performing new hire processing such as I-9 completion and background checks. * Enter and process Student hourly hires. * Supporting and promoting compliance with SVM and UW Madison policies and procedures. * Providing back-up to other HR staff activities as needed. * Completing HR projects as assigned. More information about the School of Veterinary Medicine can be found at https://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/ Responsibilities: Performs routine human resources activities and provides general administrative support in more than one functional area such as recruitment, classification, payroll and benefits for a work unit. Serves as a resource contact disseminating information on rules, regulations, procedures, and statutes. 10% Interprets, applies, and disseminates routine recruitment and staffing policies, procedures, and options to leadership and employees; recommends best strategies according to established objectives and goals 50% Assists with recruitment, personnel resource allocation, new employee orientations, and maintenance of employee records according to established policies and procedures 25% Prepares and organizes routine administrative communications, resources, and reports and maintains office equipment and supplies, under close supervision 15% Receives and responds to inquiries in-person, via email, and through various communication mediums and relays information to appropriate entities Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion Education: Preferred H.S. Diploma Qualifications: Preferred: - 1-year human resources experience - Recruitment experience, UW-Madison campus, Universities of Wisconsin (UW system) - Workday experience Work Schedule: Varied based on department needs. Flexibility with work schedule 20 - 40 hours/week Monday through Friday Work Type: This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. Appointment Type, Duration: Terminal appointment. This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding. Salary: Minimum $17.00 HOURLY Depending on Qualifications How to Apply: To be considered, applications must be submitted online. Please check on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process. You will be required to upload a cover letter and resume. Your resume and cover letter should include all relevant work experience as it relates to this position. Contact: Kate Kaminski kate.kaminski@wisc.edu 608-262-6455 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Official Title: HR Assistant(HR007) Department(s): A87-SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE/ADMIN - ADMINISTRATION Employment Class: Temporary Employment Job Number: 308151-CL The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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