Assumption University Hiring for Human Resources Operations and Informations System Specialist at Worcester, MA Full Time

Company Description:

Assumption University is a comprehensive, private Catholic liberal arts institution with 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students.  
 
An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages people of color and others from underrepresented groups to apply.  
 
The University is in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England’s second largest city that “combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city.”  

Job Description:

This search is for an HR professional with strong analytic skills. Using data integrity and enterprise systems expertise, our HR Specialist will administer, interpret, monitor, research and maintain accurate records in the University’s enterprise human resources information system (HRIS) to include: position control/management, job records, position classification, student employment, benefit and leave set up, and payroll timelines for proper data entry. The specialist will also be responsible for creating reports and analyzing data, recommending any changes in processes to improve automation and efficiency for the department; administering the University’s benefits and compensation program. Compensation includes a comprehensive benefit package.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain all employee records within the HRIS system including, but not limited to employee records (start dates, termination dates, job records, benefits, processing student employment, unemployment and employment verifications and general office processes);
• Initiate, process, and complete position requests, payroll authorization forms for all current staff changes;
• Work closely with various departments to resolve payroll and system issues;
• Audit payroll reports bi-weekly to ensure that data has been entered correctly and provide resolution;
• Create and prepare personnel reports, gather data, create letters and spreadsheets for various needs such as IPEDS, CUPA, annual salary increases, surveys, adhoc reports for various departments on campus;
• Maintain all information presented in the University’s on-line directory to ensure that data is correct, and make changes as needed or requested on a timely basis;
• Support system upgrades by creating testing plans, conducting those plans, and advising HR staff of changes that affect department processes;
• Administer the Universitiy’s benefits program; process new hire and terminations; reconcile monthly invoices and monthly benefit reconciliations;
• Process and manage employee leave program;
• Maintain HR processes on shared drive with relevant and up to date directions on how to complete them.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor Degree required;
2. 2 – 3 years related experience;
3. Strong analytical, processing and written/ verbal communication skills;
4. Must have excellent attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills required;
5. Ability to interact well with a variety of people from all aspects of the university and community is essential;
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office and databases is preferred along with experience working in an Enterprise System Environment. High integrity needed to handle confidential information;
7. COVID-19 vaccination and booster required.

Additional Information:

It is the policy of Assumption University that all employees be vaccinated and boostered against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by AU, to be verified after an offer of employment has been made, and as part of the background check process. Prospective employees may submit a request for exemption based on a religious and/or medical basis, to Human Resources, after an offer of employment has been made.

Assumption University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

A choice of 5 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options

• A 403(b), with up to a 9% employer match
• Life insurance up to 2x the annual salary
• Long-term disability coverage
• Short-term disability coverage
• Parental Leave coverage
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Vacation days accrued per year 
• Sick days accrued per year 
• Personal days per year 
• Paid holidays 
• Remote Work Policy for those positions that support it
• Christmas Break week in between Christmas and New Years off with pay
• Easter Break off with pay
• “Thank you Fridays” off with pay in June and July
• Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
• and more…

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.