Personnel Assistant - HR Generalist

Binghamton University•Binghamton, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive. Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or higher)
At least one (1) year of experience in Human Resources, a related field, and/or a higher education setting
Through past experience candidates must be able to demonstrate: Presentation skills in teaching or training sessions
System experience in computer applications
Proficiency in standard computer applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Position management which includes applying employment expenses to accounts

Nice To Haves

Effective organizational and communication skills
Ability to successfully manage multiple and competing priorities
Customer service skills
Ability to work in a deadline-driven and high activity area
Ability to work successfully in a team environment
Willingness to learn new things and thrive in an environment of change
Ability to learn, understand, and apply complex rules and laws to challenging situations within the Human Resources field

Responsibilities

Greeting, assisting and providing excellent customer service to current and prospective employees of Binghamton University
Intake of onboarding paperwork and documentation
Working with confidential personnel data
Assist the Associate Director of Human Resources with a variety of employment/payroll processing duties
Processing and data entry of appointment data into various systems
Learning multiple, distinct facets of employment within the New York state system
Delivering presentations on a variety of Human Resources topics
Troubleshoot employment and payroll issues and concerns and apply state and federal employment
Querying and running human resources data reports
Position management which includes applying employment expenses to accounts