HR Coordinator & Fiscal Tech

University of Alaska System•Fairbanks, AK

65d•Onsite

About The Position

UAF, College of Natural Science and Mathematics (CNSM) seeks an enthusiastic, motivated, and detail-oriented individual to join the Dean's office staff, providing daily support to the Human Resource and Fiscal offices. This position will split their time approximately 50/50 between HR & Fiscal functions, assisting with employment documentation, recruitments, tracking, reporting, answering basic HR/Payroll related questions and other HR office duties as requested. The fiscal aspects include tracking bi-weekly payroll financial information, investigating discrepancies, and submitting labor distribution changes and labor redistribution requests when necessary. The position may provide other fiscal assistance or backup of other fiscal staff as needed. CNSM has around 200 employees during the academic year with an additional 60 faculty whose assignments are split with a research institute. To thrive in this role, the ideal candidate will have some education and experience in the areas of HR, payroll and/or basic fiscal principles; have excellent written/oral communication skills and attention to detail; be able to quickly learn an intricate database system; maintain strict confidentiality and discretion; and show intermediate knowledge and use of spreadsheets and document creation. Certain times of the year are extremely fast paced with a heavy workload; the successful candidate will be able to work accurately with attention to detail under pressure. Strong problem solving skills and ability to think outside of the box will assist the successful candidate in excelling in the field. Prior knowledge of Banner (the Enterprise Resource Planning software used by many universities) or similar ERP database systems is beneficial, but not required.

Requirements

One year college coursework in human resources, accounting, finance, or business, and two years of technical experience in human resources, accounting, finance, or business or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
excellent written/oral communication skills and attention to detail
be able to quickly learn an intricate database system
maintain strict confidentiality and discretion
show intermediate knowledge and use of spreadsheets and document creation
be able to work accurately with attention to detail under pressure
Strong problem solving skills and ability to think outside of the box
legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction

Nice To Haves

Prior knowledge of Banner (the Enterprise Resource Planning software used by many universities) or similar ERP database systems

Responsibilities

assisting with employment documentation
recruitments
tracking
reporting
answering basic HR/Payroll related questions
other HR office duties as requested
tracking bi-weekly payroll financial information
investigating discrepancies
submitting labor distribution changes and labor redistribution requests when necessary
provide other fiscal assistance or backup of other fiscal staff as needed