Human Resources Assistant (PT)

Human Resources Assistant (PT)

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a part-time Human Resources Assistant in our Office of Human Resources. The Human Resources Assistant works under the direction of the Executive Director of Human Resources to provide administrative and clerical support in the areas of personnel transactions, personnel records and files, recruitment, onboarding and benefits for the Office of Human Resources. Provides information and assistance in person and on the telephone to college personnel, staff, and the public regarding personnel matters. Supports an inclusive environment and works with a diverse population. Models excellence in service to the College community.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Performs a variety of personnel and clerical duties for the department;
• Processes employee transactions in the HRIS system accurately and effectively communicate to payroll and other offices as necessary;
• Provides information and assistance in person or on the telephone to college personnel, staff, and the public regarding a variety of personnel matters, such as job availability, personnel regulations, policies and procedures;
• Assists with filing of documents, which includes but is not limited to new hire forms, personnel action letters, evaluations, and transcripts;
• Receives, processes, records and files change of address and employment verification requests;
• Prepares, analyzes and distributes correspondence and reports using appropriate college technology;
• Prepares and processes payment vouchers and records expenditures for human resource office budgets;
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information regarding collective bargaining agreements and other sensitive information;
• Assists with special projects in the Human Resources Department;
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Human Resources.

This part-time position consists of 15-20 per week and offers flexible daytime hours. The successful candidate must have the availability to work Monday - Thursday.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree
• One (1) year of human resources or related office experience
• Ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong data entry and typing skills; accurate typing speed of 50 wpm or faster
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor and superior customer service to effectively manage inquiries and requests for internal and external customers
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple concurrent projects and accommodate frequent interruptions
• Demonstrated ability to work with business computer software programs and information systems and databases, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint or similar software programs

Special Instructions to Applicants: Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Review Start Date: 11/14/2022

Mohawk Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.