Western Connecticut State University ยท 1 month ago
Human Resources University Assistants
Danbury, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23/hr - $23/hr
1+ years expWestern Connecticut State University is seeking two part-time University Assistants in their Human Resources department. The role involves supporting HR functions such as front-desk reception, employee onboarding, and payroll processing for adjunct and student employees.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as front-desk receptionist by greeting visitors and assisting with questions, forms, and general inquiries
Answer telephones and direct calls appropriately
Maintain and update various Excel databases
Provide administrative support to HR office professionals on projects and daily operations
Assist new part-time employees with completing required new-hire paperwork
Prepare adjunct faculty appointment letters and manage electronic distribution of contracts for all part-time employees
Prepare and distribute the annual payroll calendar, adjunct pay dates and pay rate information
Provide adjunct faculty seniority information to academic departments and deans
Coordinate the Employee Request for Compensation for Activities process
Track and process dual employment forms
Complete employment verifications for part-time employees
Schedule and conduct onboarding appointments for new part-time hires
Assist with maintaining accurate information in HRMS systems (Core-CT and Banner) to ensure timely payment
Provide backup support for student employee payroll processing as needed
Maintain Core-CT and Banner records for student employees, including timely data entry of student payroll
Collaborate with Financial Aid to manage the student employee hiring process through the Student Employment App
Gather documentation and provide information to third-party administrators for student employee unemployment claims
Process direct deposit forms for student employees in Core-CT
Assist with ordering office supplies, processing invoices, and supporting department budget activities
Provide backup support for HR Contracts functions as needed
Qualification
Required
One (1) year experience in higher education or an office setting
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Word, Teams & Excel
Must possess excellent communication skills
Preferred
Two (2) years' college training
Proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
Company
Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University, Midtown is a school in Danbury.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beatrice Fevry, MBA
Vice President for Finance & Administration, and Chief Financial Officer
Fred Cratty
Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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2025-09-28
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