Human Resource Associate

This position performs specialized human resource and administrative support tasks to maintain professional human resource functions.

Human Resources and Workforce Strategy fosters a thriving campus community designed to enhance well-being, collaboration, innovation, and career growth. Our mission is to build and empower an engaged workforce to advance the university’s mission. Join a collaborative environment where innovative ideas are valued, work-life balance is prioritized, and strong connections to the campus community are built.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate employment processes including background checks, employment verifications, I-9 verification support, and related verifications.
• Create and support a welcoming atmosphere for all employees and applicants.
• Support all Front Desk activities by assisting internal and external customers online and in person.
• Provide assistance to human resources or management staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of human resource management concepts.
• Good knowledge of administrative support functions including organization skills, composing business documents, compiling and summarizing data, and customer service.
• Experience interpreting and applying employment laws, rules, regulations, and policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally to convey information.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise tact when dealing with sensitive, complex, and confidential information.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multitask.
• Friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Previous higher education and human resource work experience.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays and the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days).
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service.
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees).
• Excellent medical, dental, and other health-related insurance coverages.
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses, and their dependents.

Pay

$20.28 per hour.

Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. Boise State is nationally recognized for its innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond, and is proud to be recognized by Forbes as the only Idaho employer listed in the top 100 of all national midsize and large employers.