HR Specialist

George Mason University - Fairfax, VA

Part-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Fairfax, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The HR Specialist at George Mason University is responsible for managing various human resources functions including labor reconciliation, position control, and contract management. This part-time role supports faculty and staff through administrative tasks related to leave management, contract processing, and personnel administration for student support programs. The position requires a detail-oriented individual who can effectively handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while ensuring compliance with university policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage labor reconciliation and distribution for the Costello College of Business (CCB).
• Process all labor distributions for CCB and other units.
• Complete monthly labor reconciliations and submit necessary forms for position control.
• Create and issue contracts for P&T, Term Renewal, and Research Staff Renewal.
• Assist with faculty and staff support including managing study and sick leaves.
• Process adjunct contracts and faculty overload letters, ensuring correct pay assignments.
• Manage the personnel administration cycle for graduate and undergraduate support programs, including job postings and onboarding.
• Maintain documentation and electronic files throughout the hiring process.

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in drafting and managing contracts.
• Strong analytical skills for conducting audits and reconciling labor distributions.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize activities effectively.
• Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in work.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with others.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as an HR Specialist or Generalist.
• Knowledge of human resource policies and processes.
• Experience with Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Familiarity with George Mason University HR policies.
• Experience in higher education settings.
• Hands-on experience with Banner (HRIS) and PageUp (ATS).
• Experience with budget management and financial analysis.
• Basic Salesforce proficiency and reporting tools for data analysis.
• Familiarity with employment law and contract management.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with education and experience.
• Remote eligible work environment.