Human Resources Associate

Human Resources Associate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community. Ability to provide technical advice and guidance in the area of specialty. Ability to solve problems. Ability to use tact and discretion when dealing with a variety of employee issues and records.

Role Description

Responsible for routine to moderately complex application of policies and procedures. This role provides human resources technical support for daily operations by providing a variety of human resources activities that may include but not limited to staffing, job evaluations, employee records, and employee benefits administration. Competencies for this role are usually gained through specialized or on-the-job training.

Levels

Human Resources Associate 1

An entry-level clerical role that performs a variety of routine, standardized, well-defined tasks following standard policies and procedures.
Provides resolutions to problems that have clearly defined solutions and refers non-routine issues to supervisor.
Work is closely supervised and reviewed for accuracy. Processes various human resources materials including confidential forms and records.
Receives, reviews, and ensures compliance and completeness of human resources data, documents, and records.

Education/Experience:

Typically requires a high school diploma and one year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Human Resources Associate 2

Performs a variety of routine, standardized, well-defined tasks following standard policies and procedures.
Provides resolutions to problems that have clearly defined solutions and refers non-routine issues to supervisor.
Work is closely supervised and reviewed for accuracy. Processes various human resources materials including confidential forms and records.
Receives, reviews, and ensures compliance and completeness of human resources data, documents, and records. Sets priorities and organizes work within general guidelines established by the supervisor/manager.
Tracks and compiles data, and researches and prepares reports as needed.

Education/Experience:

Typically requires a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Human Resources Associate 3

Works across campus or University in the capacity of an expert resource for a functional area.
Operates under close supervision.
Works within established guidelines.
Decisions include how to carry out work in varying circumstances by interpreting individual situations and determining which guidelines are most effective out of those available.
Decisions contribute to the overall strategy that impacts functional area.
Ensures compliance with rules and regulations (i.e. federal and state laws and regulations).
Processes applications following state and federal regulations.

Education/Experience:

Typically requires a high school diploma and three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Human Resources Associate 4

Works across campus or University in the capacity of an expert resource for a functional area.
Operates under close supervision.
Works within established guidelines.
Decisions include how to carry out work in varying circumstances by interpreting individual situations and determining which guidelines are most effective out of those available.
Decisions contribute to the overall strategy that impacts functional area.
Ensures compliance with rules and regulations (i.e. federal and state laws and regulations).
Processes applications following state and federal regulations. Creates, delivers, and assesses training presentations.
Researches problems that are more difficult and responds to inquiries requiring more complex knowledge.

Education/Experience:

Typically requires a high school diploma and five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.