Human Resources Administrator

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Human Resources Administrator at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Gather and/or complete required documents for originating electronic transactions. Provide advice and instruct unit administrators on paperwork requirements and forms completion, remedial actions required, unique situations and problems. 

Process HR transactions; code and data enter HR transactions into human resource management system; maintain and update confidential electronic employee personnel files and records.

Resolve transactional processing problems and respond to questions and concerns. Work with central offices (i.e. Payroll, OISS, HR etc.) to resolve transactional processing problems.

Assist with data entry and reporting, including: compiling data; conducting research to evaluate employment services processing and services, analyzing utilization of services; developing and recommending changes and/or enhancements to existing services; and preparing statistical reports. Utilize University information systems for on-line data retrieval, updating, analysis and reporting.

Perform related work as assigned.

Qualifications:

Reasonable experience using Human Resource Information Systems and HR Business applications. 

Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Effective interpersonal skills.

Ability to type and use word processing equipment with speed and accuracy.

Reasonable knowledge of University personnel paperwork processing. 

Some experience troubleshooting personnel processing problems. 

School/College/Division:

H49 - Human Resources

Primary department:

H4911 - HR Analytics & Reporting

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: $40,497
• Salary hire maximum: $48,596

Working conditions:

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.