Human Resources Assistant

This position supports the Texas Student Experience HR Department and is expected to continue until May 31, 2027. Must be eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer.

About the Role

The Human Resource Assistant II will support many student lifecycle activities, serving as a subject matter expert for student employment and providing guidance on policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer all aspects of hourly student employee onboarding, including new hire paperwork, background checks, employment eligibility, and coordination with supervisors to ensure timely and accurate completion of timesheets.
• Act as a student worker subject matter expert, providing high-level expertise to others throughout the portfolio, monitoring Workday tasks, and processing student appointments.
• Provide guidance to students and supervisors on student employment policies, regulations, and procedures. Serve as liaison with other UT Austin offices and colleges as needed.
• Support the HR Assistant Director, assist with special projects, and process Workday reports and audits as requested.

Requirements

• Diploma (High School) or GED.
• At least 2 years of experience in a human resources function.
• Experience working with confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and friendly demeanor and ability to use discretion.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and execute tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other standard office applications.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workloads, and effectively handle competing demands.
• Ability to work well with other departments and employees.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience within higher education or a large organization environment.
• Experience using Workday in an HR capacity.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%).
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan).
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and Deferred Compensation program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets.
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums.
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card.

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Pay

Salary range starts at $40,000+ depending on qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Non-exempt from FLSA.
• Expected duration: Until May 31, 2027.
• Earliest start date: Immediately.

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation with prolonged screen time.
• Use of manual dexterity.
• This is an Austin, TX-based position.