Human Resources Specialist

Rütgers Ag - Piscataway, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

Piscataway, NJ

251-500 employees

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist at the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) at Rutgers University is responsible for administering human resources and academic personnel policies affecting SAS employees, including staff, faculty, student workers, and hourly employees. This role involves a variety of HR functions, including recruitment, employee development, compliance with contractual agreements, and performance management, all aimed at supporting the mission and goals of SAS and the university.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain confidential electronic personnel records and databases.
• Develop, conduct, and monitor recruitment, hire, orientation, and discipline processes in collaboration with various departments.
• Assist with the annual salary increment and compensation processes for SAS faculty and staff.
• Ensure compliance with faculty and staff contractual agreements and university policies.
• Recommend, deliver, and monitor employee development programs aligned with SAS and university goals.
• Conduct periodic staff administrative support position classification and review.
• Assess and conduct employee development initiatives.
• Provide guidance for performance management and evaluation of relevant staff.
• Collaborate with HR management to identify critical staff support organizational needs.
• Review existing policies and procedures and recommend changes as needed.
• Gather data, generate reports, analyze data, and ensure data integrity for HR processes.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two or more years of experience in a human resources related position performing employment-related duties.
• Strong interpersonal communication, analytical, computer, and organization skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and provide exemplary customer service.
• Capacity to perform in a high-pressure, confidential office environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior human resources experience or administrative experience in higher education.
• Three or more years of experience in a human resources related position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.