Temporary HR Associate - College of Communication and Information - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Communication and Information is seeking an aspiring HR Associate to provide administrative support and assist with a variety of human resources functions. The position supports onboarding, employee records, payroll processing, and compliance with relevant HR laws and regulations. The HR Associate assists the Assistant Director of HR in ensuring that CCI faculty and staff have the resources and support needed for their work in teaching, research, creative endeavors, and community engagement. The position is onsite in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of relevant work experience, including customer service, administration, or human resources.
Eagerness and ability to learn and grow within the HR field.
Strong work ethic and commitment to excellent customer service.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and demands.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Proactive and resourceful problem-solving abilities.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without needing employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
Experience in higher education administration or operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Enter individual compensation payments and initiate personnel transactions, including salary changes, promotions, and position transfers.
Provide basic information to employees about benefits options and eligibility, referring them to appropriate UT System contacts when needed.
Assist with preparing payroll data, ensure timely and accurate system processing, and respond to employee payroll inquiries.
Assist with coordinating hiring for faculty, staff, and students; initiate onboarding and complete I-9 verification for temporary and student employees.
Answer hiring managers’ and search committees’ questions about university recruitment processes and provide relevant resources.
Assist incoming employees who require sponsorship with necessary visa application paperwork.
Record data for contingent employees and non-workers, including university guests, friends, and travelers.
Enter termination requests according to university policy and coordinate departing employees’ exit processes with CCI IT and the employing unit.
Assist with compliance with relevant HR laws and regulations, including employment eligibility verification, EEO laws, ADA, and FLSA.
Consult HR policy and stay current on relevant best-practice protocols.
Ensure compliance in personnel transactions, including terminations, payroll, and position changes.
Complete various types of HR paperwork as needed.
Participate in department meetings and professional development opportunities.
Perform other duties as assigned.