HR Staff Associate

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The Human Resources Office at Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a dynamic and proactive HR Staff Associate to join the team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for human resources, exceptional organizational skills, and a strong commitment to fostering a positive work environment. The HR Staff Associate will report to the Assistant Director in Human Resources at Rutgers University-Camden and is responsible for providing front-line service to university employees and the public, processing a variety of time-sensitive documents related to employee onboarding, resolving or referring a variety of routine to complex human resource issues, compiling reports, procedures, maintaining logs, and assisting in department projects and initiatives. The HR Staff Associate will assist with ongoing employee recognition programs and other events as required.

Additionally, the HR Staff Associate will provide direct administrative support to the Rutgers University-Camden HR Office in the daily operations of the HR function including but not limited to scheduling, file management, procurement functions and routine budget management. The incumbent in this position will maintain positive relationships with internal campus partners as they are expected to work closely with multiple units on a regular basis to ensure the smooth operations of the Camden HR function. The HR Staff Associate may also frequently act as a liaison with the University Human Resources and the OneSource Faculty & Staff Service Center to resolve employee issues and concerns.

As a member of the Rutgers Camden HR Team, the incumbent in this position will be expected to operate in a highly-sensitive environment and to maintain high levels of customer and client services, with professionalism and confidentiality.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in human resources, business administration or related. Must be able to multi-task, field inquires on the fly and respond to all with a professional demeanor. This position has access to confidential material and must treat as such.

Office administration (typing, data input, phone calls, email exchanges) must all be done in a positive and professional manner at all times. Must be able to prioritize and perform multiple and varied tasks in a fast-paced, service-focused setting; professional demeanor, courtesy, discretion, sound judgment, and reliability are essential in the performance of this position; requires effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills including knowledge of proper business writing style and format; strong word processing and computer skills in Windows to include Microsoft Office applications are necessary. Must be able to efficiently navigate through web and PC-based applications.

Preference for candidates with an HR operations background with at least two years of experience in a human resources or higher education setting. Experience with E-Verify and HRIS systems is preferred.

MS Office, copier, fax machine, general office supplies and equipment.

Occasional travel to Rutgers University-New Brunswick or Rutgers University-Newark campuses may be required.