BereaCorps HR Systems Associate

Berea College•Berea, KY

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About The Position

The BereaCorps HR Systems Associate is a grant-funded, one-year developmental contract position running from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026, with the possibility of a one-year extension. It is available only to Berea College graduates from 2024 or spring 2025 who completed all coursework by May 2025. The position offers new HR professionals an opportunity to develop their careers while working closely with the Manager of HR Systems and Services to maximize the College’s use of its workforce management, HRIS, benefits, and timekeeping platforms. The Associate assists with planning, designing, and delivering training and educational resources for faculty and staff. In a collaborative, team-based environment, the role applies hands-on skills, knowledge, and project management to campus training, programming, and systems needs. The position also supports improvements to HR systems and services that contribute to employee development, retention, morale, efficiency, and Berea College initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from Berea College, with a graduation date in 2024 or spring 2025, and completion of all coursework by May 2025.
History of success in a higher education setting and/or experience working collaboratively with diverse faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and students.
Strong understanding of and appreciation for the Berea College purpose and Great Commitments.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Initiative, integrity, discretion, patience, persistence, good judgment, and a strong sense of self.
Attention to detail, creativity, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
Flexibility to learn and execute varied tasks; capacity to integrate disparate information and organize and prioritize complex tasks.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Required background check.
Computer literacy and aptitude using the internet and email; navigating Argos, Banner, and NEOED; data entry; word processing; and Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to navigate campus and public buildings and grounds, travel independently by car and/or plane, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist with refining NEOED, the College’s workforce management platform, to facilitate career development and improve retention and morale.
Assist HR with upgrading the orientation experience so new employees understand Berea culture, Student Labor supervision, and how to support students on campus.
Work with HR, IT, and other departments to identify duplicate applications and systems and reduce inefficiencies and costs, including in timekeeping, training platforms, and benefit-service and document intake.
Provide customer service and training to employees concerning benefits, compensation, and use of HR systems, including the benefits enrollment portal and workforce management and timekeeping platforms.
Monitor, evaluate, and record training activities and training-program effectiveness.
Schedule and coordinate training events, including room reservations, food orders, and setup.
Work with HR, IT, and vendor partners such as Ellucian to implement efficiency improvements to Banner, NEOED, and related systems.
Assist the Manager of HR Systems and Services in assessing training needs through surveys, employee interviews, focus groups, or consultation with managers or customer representatives.
Perform other assigned duties to help the College attain its goals and enhance a positive, respectful learning environment for staff, faculty, and students.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.