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University at Albany · 3 months ago

Human Resources Associate for Workforce Planning -Professional/Operations

Albany, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$68K/yr - $72K/yr

2+ years exp

University at Albany is seeking a Human Resources Associate for Workforce Planning to support data analysis and strategy related to classification, compensation, and the recruitment lifecycle. The role involves collaborating with departments and leadership to ensure effective hiring practices and managing the end-to-end search process.

Business DevelopmentEducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Contribute to classification and compensation activities for UUP professional and Management/Confidential positions: Collect and research data; analyze position descriptions and extra compensation requests to recommend appropriate grade levels and titles in accordance with SUNY classification standards

Partner with departments to ensure position duties meet program needs; provide feedback and classification recommendations

Determine appropriate salary ranges using compensable factors, market data, and internal equity; make data-informed salary recommendations

Review salary and position change requests; provide guidance on hiring, promotion, and adjustment decisions

Collaborate with division leadership to ensure classification and compensation recommendations align with funding and support equitable recruitment outcomes

Assist departments with organizational structure and position development

Review and revise job descriptions; provide classification feedback and support recruitment documentation

Conduct Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) reviews

Ensure compliance with bargaining agreements and employment laws; help departments navigate classification, compensation, and recruitment procedures

Support the full lifecycle of the search process. Each team member manages assigned searches from start to finish to ensure a seamless, equitable, and compliant hiring experience: Provide guidance and training to search committees and offer expert support to search chairs and hiring managers

Review and approve assigned rating matrices to promote consistency and fairness in candidate assessments

Maintain and enhance the Applicant Tracking System (ATS); provide training, troubleshooting, and support continuous improvement efforts

Collaborate with stakeholders to refine recruitment strategies and apply data-driven insights to improve hiring outcomes

Engage in strategic recruitment and outreach efforts. Team members contribute to increasing applicant pool diversity and visibility of opportunities through: Collaborating with departments to understand position needs

Promoting positions through job boards, social media, the UA website, alumni networks, and professional organizations

Ensuring all recruitment materials use inclusive and welcoming language

Representing the University at career fairs and events to promote UA as an employer of choice

Participate in campus and community engagement. Engage in service activities such as serving on committees, attending events, or participating in initiatives that foster community and support the University's mission

Contribute to the completion of the annual CUPA salary survey

Complete hierarchy changes at the organizational level as assigned

Other reasonable duties as assigned: May include supervisory responsibilities such as providing leadership and direction to direct reports, aligning work with institutional goals, and completing performance evaluations and goal setting, if applicable

Qualification

Compensation analysisClassification activitiesApplicant Tracking System (ATS)Data analysisDiversityInclusionCustomer serviceInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCollaborationCritical thinking

Required

Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Solid organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain data integrity

The ability to think critically, interpret general guidelines, and apply them to specific circumstances

The ability to understand general HR policies and procedures as they relate to the other HR units including Payroll, Benefits, Time Records, and Employee Relations, and communicate those policies and procedures to departments and employees

The ability to work collaboratively and proactively with internal and external unit managers for successful outcomes

The ability to utilize Business Intelligence solutions, databases, and Excel to write/run data queries, manipulate results, and monitor/audit personnel activity

Ability to provide excellent customer service to constituents

Ability to occasionally work extended hours as necessitated during peak volume periods, typically near the start of the fall academic semester

Bachelor's degree from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization

Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in human resources or a related field

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to partner effectively with hiring managers, campus leadership, and external stakeholders

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Data Analytics or related field from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization

Professional experience in human resources, with direct involvement in classification and compensation analysis

Professional experience working in Higher Education

Experience supporting full-cycle recruitment activities, including advising search committees, reviewing rating matrices, and managing an applicant tracking system (ATS)