Human Resources Specialist

$87,377 - $105,722/Yr

Rutgers University - Piscataway, NJ

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Piscataway, NJ

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist at Rutgers University is responsible for administering human resources and academic personnel policies affecting the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) employees. This role involves managing recruitment, orientation, employee development, and compliance with university policies, while supporting a diverse academic community.

Responsibilities

• Administer human resources and academic personnel policies for SAS employees.
• Create and maintain confidential electronic personnel records and databases.
• Develop, conduct, and monitor recruitment, hire, orientation, and discipline processes.
• Assist with annual salary increment and compensation processes for faculty and staff.
• Ensure compliance with faculty and staff contractual agreements and university policies.
• Recommend and monitor employee development programs aligned with SAS and university goals.
• Conduct staff administrative support position classification and review.
• Provide guidance for performance management and evaluation of staff.
• Collaborate with HR management to identify organizational needs and review policies.
• Gather data, generate reports, analyze data, and ensure data integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in a human resources-related position.
• Strong interpersonal communication, analytical, computer, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Ability to communicate information clearly to diverse audiences.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior human resources experience or administrative experience in higher education.

Benefits

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