HR Program Assistant II

About the role

South Dakota State University (SDState) is actively seeking a highly dedicated, people-centered Human Resource professional to join our team. Be a part of a dynamic team and provide exceptional customer service to the campus community. We are hiring for four HR Program Assistant II positions. This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of customer service support for a variety of human resource activities in a Shared Service Center environment
• Onboarding support
• Validate I-9s
• Originate EPAFs
• Enhanced recruitment support
• Timekeeping assistance

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Human Resource functions
• Computer software applications and systems (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Customer service practices

Skill & Ability to:

• Recognize discrepancies and potential problems
• Develop processes to implement program objectives
• Exercise independent judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Communicate information concisely and efficiently
• Handle high volume of work during peak times
• Multi-task and shift focus without disrupting work production to meet competing demands/deadlines/timelines
• Understand the impact of work to employees’ access, benefits, leave and pay and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to easily adapt to change

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and flexible benefits
• Retirement plans and compensation packages
• Paid holidays and vacation leave
• Generous retirement plan with 6% matching
• 10 hours of annual leave each month
• 9.34 hours of sick leave each month
• Eleven paid holidays
• Access to internal and state-sponsored training
• Reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions
• Relocation benefits available per university’s guidelines