Temporary HR Transaction Specialist

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

In a team and service-oriented environment within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Human Resources Office, serve as the Temporary HR Transaction Specialist. Handle temporary employment transactions within Cornell’s Human Resources Information System, Workday, including monitoring and processing temporary reappointments through the Term Appointment System. Provide interpretation and application of human resource policies, laws and practices. Assist with the onboarding experience for temporary employees and other new hires in the College and provide direct customer service in a busy environment. Develop effective working relationships with all members of the CALS community. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in business or management and 2+ years of HR or payroll experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Solid comprehension of local, state, and federal HR laws.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience in handling confidential information with utmost discretion and integrity.
Demonstrated record of successfully providing exceptional customer service.
Proven experience in communicating effectively, both written and oral.
Experience that demonstrates creativity, reasoning, and solution-finding techniques.
Knowledge of how to balance conflicting priorities, make informed choices, and use sound judgment in completing urgent tasks.
Must be able to work independently while assisting the efforts of an overall team while fostering a respectful work environment.
Excellent organizational experience.
Aptitude to identify opportunities for process improvements and then implement them.
Must be flexible and receptive to new ideas and approaches.
Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively report on various HR software applications and databases.
Aptitude to learn Cornell University policies and human resource systems, including Workday.
Obtain and/or maintain a New York State Notary Public License.
Experience in developing effective working relationships with faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

Handle temporary employment transactions within Cornell’s Human Resources Information System, Workday.
Monitor and process temporary reappointments through the Term Appointment System.
Provide interpretation and application of human resource policies, laws and practices.
Assist with the onboarding experience for temporary employees and other new hires in the College.
Provide direct customer service in a busy environment.
Develop effective working relationships with all members of the CALS community.
Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.