Job Vacancy, Human Resource Assistant

*Human Resource Assistant – 100% FTE, M-F 8-5, $11.34 – $12.00 per hour. Administrative Offices, Ellis Library

Duties: Work in the MU Libraries Administration office and perform responsible and varied tasks of a moderately complex nature. Serve as first point of contact for Libraries staff, Payroll and MU Human Resource Services regarding payroll/PAF questions and employee relations issues. Requires the ability to exercise independent judgment, resolve moderately complex problems, maintain confidentiality, and serve as a resource on moderately complex HR and payroll practices and procedures.

Duties include but are not limited to: Process bi-weekly and monthly payrolls; complete paperwork for new hires and transfers; assist the library’s Human Resource Manager with policy interpretation, recruitment, and maintenance of employee files; assist with payroll controls process; coordinate student employment paperwork process; maintain budget-related spreadsheets; assist with office coverage of phones and visitors. Success in the job also will be measured against the ability to demonstrate competencies listed in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma. Three years experience in human resources, customer service, public relations or a related area. Up to two years of relevant education beyond high school may be substituted for required work experience. Proficiency in multiple computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and experience with PeopleSoft payroll. Knowledge of basic personnel policies and procedures. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, and Excel; strong organizational skills; good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to analyze & solve problems.