Human Resources Administrator - Arts & Science

New York University•New York, NY

9d•$70,000 - $77,000

About The Position

Arts & Science is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Administrator to support a variety of human resources functions. The position supports faculty affairs workflows and processes appointment-related forms and transactions for faculty, research, and visiting academic populations. It also provides support for sabbaticals, leaves, and professional development funds. The administrator oversees full-cycle recruitment for temporary employees, coordinates onboarding and systems access, and provides solutions for time-off tracking for hourly paid employees. The role manages employee overtime, dual appointments, and adjusted work schedule requests; maintains the HR communications calendar; and develops and sends policy updates and reminders. Additional duties include participating in departmental special projects, performing HR data entry and reporting, providing general office reception and scheduling appointments, and serving as the main contact for HR inquiries from administrative and academic populations. The administrator responds to inquiries using comprehensive knowledge of university and school/division policies and procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 3 years of experience in human resources, including interpreting and communicating policies and procedures and managing HR-related employment information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop and interpret policies and procedures, interact effectively with a diverse population at all levels, and facilitate decision-making.
Knowledge of MS Office, Google Suite, spreadsheet, and database software.

Nice To Haves

Relevant professional-level experience as a human resources generalist in an academic environment.
Experience in a union environment.
Working knowledge of HRIS/HRMS systems, preferably Workday.

Responsibilities

Support faculty affairs workflows.
Prepare, process, and review appointment-related forms and transactions for faculty, research, and visiting academic populations.
Provide support for sabbaticals, leaves, and professional development funds.
Oversee full-cycle recruitment for temporary employees.
Coordinate onboarding and systems access.
Provide solutions on time-off tracking for hourly paid employees.
Manage employee overtime, dual appointments, and adjusted work schedule requests.
Manage the HR communications calendar and develop and send policy updates and reminders.
Participate in departmental special projects as assigned.
Perform HR data entry and reporting.
Provide general office reception, including scheduling appointments.
Serve as the main point of contact for HR inquiries from administrative and academic populations and respond based on knowledge of university and school/division policies and procedures.