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HR Program Assistant II

South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/2/2026

South Dakota State University (SDState) is actively seeking a highly dedicated, people-centered Human Resource professional to join our team! Be a part of a dynamic team and provide exceptional customer service to the campus community. We are hiring for four HR Program Assistant II positions.


This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota.


Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities:

To provide high level of customer service support for a variety of human resource activities in a Shared Service Center environment, including onboarding, validating I9s, originating EPAFs, enhanced recruitment support, and timekeeping assistance. Analytical, problem-solving, critical-thinking, technology, interpersonal, communication, organizational and customer-service skills are essential.


Benefits:

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions. Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:


Knowledge of:

  • Human Resource functions
  • Computer software applications and systems (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Customer service practices


Skill & Ability to:

  • Recognize discrepancies and potential problems
  • Develop processes to implement program objectives
  • Exercise independent judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
  • Communicate information concisely and efficiently
  • Handle high volume of work during peak times
  • Multi-task and shift focus without disrupting work production to meet competing demands/deadlines/timelines
  • Understand the impact of work to employees’ access, benefits, leave and pay and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
  • Demonstrate flexibility and ability to easily adapt to change


South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing HR@sdstate.edu. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: (605) 688-4128.

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