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University of Iowa · 7 hours ago

HR Associate-Safety & Security

Iowa City, IA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Human Resource Associate to enhance human resource operations within the Department of Safety and Security. The role involves providing HR consultation, compliance, and support for recruitment and onboarding, while also maintaining employee information and improving HR processes.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Communicate information, policies, and operational changes to assigned divisions/units; provide input on development of policies and procedures within the department; provide recommendations regarding changes to processes, practices, and strategies

Identify opportunity to improve systems and processes, achieve efficiencies and/or improve service delivery

Assist in distributing and communicating HR updates to department leadership

Communicate with staff and leadership to provide basic 'how to' instructions and guidance regarding policies and practices such as payroll applications, compliance issues, benefit questions and employment inquiries

Assists in completion of timecards for compliance; resolve exceptions and run payroll reports as needed

Assist in recruitment and onboarding for Safety and Security staff, including HR orientation and system access setup

Coordinate separation process for staff; assist with scheduling exit interviews; complete HR termination checklist; collect badge, keys, etc.; work with Division Coordinator or supervisor to ensure other UI-issued equipment is collected; contact HCIS to terminate account, as needed

Monitor and follow up on compliance requirements; respond to related inquiries

Evaluate requests and exercise discretion and judgment in providing confidential information to appropriate parties internally and externally

Schedule face to face meetings, initiate phone call discussions and support communication with email updates

Initiate workflow transactions including requests for flex pay, spot awards or other special compensation

Maintain and edit confidential personnel documents, responsible for uploading documents to ePersonnel files in HRIS for all Department of Safety and Security

Responsible for workflow related transactions including Change of Status, Transfers, Special Compensation payments, etc

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementMicrosoft OfficeHR Information SystemPHR/SPHR/SHRM CertificationAnalytical SkillsExperience in Academic Medical SettingCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Must possess strong organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail

Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer software applications

Preferred

Knowledge of current human resource principles, practices and processes, and current federal and state laws, statues, regulations, and policies pertaining to human resources

PHR, SPHR or SHRM HR professional education and/or certification

Experience working in an academic medical setting or hospital

Prior experience utilizing an HR Information System

6 months human resources experience or more (within last 3 years)

Benefits

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation

Sick leave

Health, dental, life and disability insurance options

Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Company

University of Iowa

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On our beautiful campus spanning the Iowa River, our faculty and staff enjoy access to an array of cultural, educational, and recreational activities.

Founded in 1975

Iowa City, Iowa, USA

10001+ employees