The School of Professional Studies (SPS) seeks a Human Resources Assistant II to perform a wide range of general office duties including those of a confidential nature.  Prioritize office activities and may act as work leader to junior clerical support staff.  Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of University and human resources and payroll policies and procedures. Interact with the general public as NYU/SPS liaison and with University personnel including those at senior level to resolve issues and problems.  Prepare and process a variety of human resources and payroll transactions using University systems; monitor payroll processing and tracking of human resources data; initiate special check requests; prepare new hire onboarding and performance review packages, and ensure employee receipt of essential information.  Share information about student hiring with SPS departments, post roles and process student hires. Customize and/or compose communications on own initiative or in response to requests for information. Use University HR/recruiting systems, Microsoft Office and Google applications, including databases, to prepare reports, demonstrating intermediate to advanced-level functions. Maintain department calendar, assist with scheduling and supporting department events.  

Required Education:
High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience:
3 years of office experience. Experience providing a high level of customer service.

Preferred Experience:
2 years of related experience in a human resources or payroll department (with Associate's degree). 1 year of related experience in a human resources or payroll department (with Bachelor's degree).

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficiency with intermediate to advanced word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Moderate to fast, accurate keyboarding. Good proofreading and writing skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficiency with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office or proficiency with Apple. Knowledge of desktop publishing software. Knowledge of Access.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $39.129. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

Since 1934, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) has been a deeply respected institution of higher education that is grounded in applied learning. From its early years, training returning World War II veterans to fulfill the nation's urgent need for skilled technical workers, it has evolved into a professional education powerhouse that offers 20 graduate degrees, 14 bachelor's degrees for undergraduate students, four associate's degrees, and a plethora of continuing education courses and credentials.

 

NYU SPS is a thought leader, and serves as an incubator for new ideas in industries that are constantly changing.  We prepare students for in-demand jobs in fields including real estate,  hospitality and tourism; global affairs; global sports management;  publishing; marketing and public relations; project management; executive coaching and organizational consulting, human capital management; information technology, management and systems; translation; publishing and professional writing. NYU SPS is focused on building skills that open doors to opportunities in emerging fields and global markets. NYU SPS faculty members are leading experts in their areas of discipline, with a hands-on approach that encourages students to push beyond their limits and to break new ground.

 

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

 

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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