Human Resources Specialist

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Human Resources, the HR Specialist will support full-cycle recruitment, personnel transactions, benefits coordination, and compliance training for student employees at LaGuardia Community College.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and support the full-cycle recruitment process from position authorization through onboarding for student positions
• Track recruitment activities and prepare reports related to searches, vacancies, and hiring metrics
• Maintain recruitment records and ensure searches are completed in accordance with college policies and applicable regulations
• Conduct employee welcome sessions and compliance-related training sessions
• Oversee all personnel transactions including new hires, reappointments, employee status changes, compensation and pay actions, employment separations and other employee appointment updates
• Assist with payroll-related inquiries from hiring managers and employees
• Coordinate employee benefits enrollment and changes in collaboration with the Benefit Office staff
• Assist supervisors and managers with performance appraisal procedures and documentation requirements for student employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and four years' related experience required.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel

Pay

$70,756 - $85,556

Benefits

• Range of health plans
• Competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans
• Tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study
• Generous paid time off
• Access to academic, arts, and athletic programs on campus
• Opportunity to participate in a diverse academic community