"Personnel Assistant"

About Binghamton University:

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.

Job Description:

Budget Title: Personnel Assistant (MP-6, Management/Confidential)*

Salary: $50,000

This position is a full time, management confidential professional position and will serve as a team member on the student employment team. Primary responsibility will be in the area of Student Assistant/Work Study/GA/TA payroll team, as well as working the reception area.

Duties include:

• 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
• Querying and running data reports

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher)
• Through past experience candidates must be able to demonstrate:
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple and competing priorities
  • Presentation skills in teaching or training sessions
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work in a deadline-driven and high activity area
  • Expertise in standard computer applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • System experience in computer applications
  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment
  • Willingness to learn new things and thrive in an environment of change
  • Hands on experience in the field of Human Resources including the processing of tax forms, I-9's and proficiency using Human Resources Information Systems
  • Ability to learn, understand, and apply complex rules and laws to challenging situations within the Human Resources field

Preferred:

• Experience within higher education

Additional Information:

* Management/Confidential appointments serve at the pleasure of the President and are not represented by a union.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

This is a full-time Management/Confidential position which is eligible for a full New York State benefits package.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Persons interested in this position should apply online: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=195626

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references