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Provides administrative support for the Office of Human Resources.

- Greets visitors and answers phones to provide general office assistance
- Maintains department files (electronic and paper)
- Creates and maintains HR internet (Meredith.edu) and intranet (MyMeredith) pages
- Prepares general office correspondence such as welcome letters to new hires, 90 day letters, etc.
- Coordinates tracking of staff new employee evaluation process
- Creates new employee files in HRIS system; updates as necessary
- Processes all I-9's through e-verify and tracks results, following up as necessary
- Assists with recruitment process, posting positions using on-line application system, placing advertisements, coordinating return of search files, and maintaining accurate records
- Processes monthly expense report
- Monitors departmental budget
- Prepares updates to employee directory
- Assists with planning of the annual employee awards celebration
- Assists in preparation, production/posting of benefit enrollment materials
- Schedule harassment training, new employee orientation and other training options, tracks participation, and follows up as necessary.
- Coordinates background check process, submitting authorizations, reviewing reports and notifying hiring supervisor
- Maintains spreadsheets for tuition remission, wellness release time, etc. utilization
- Prepares monthly employee newsletter
- Coordinates paperwork for student worker contracts
- Maintains supply inventories; coordinates ordering process
- Processes invoice payments
- Hires, trains and supervises student workers
- Coordinates / supports various projects as assigned
- Other duties as assigned

EITHER
High school diploma and a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position. Experience in educational setting or human resources office is preferred.
OR
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of experience.  Relevant degree and/or experience in educational setting or human resources office is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:  
Must have excellent customer service skills, strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and HRIS applications, good organizational abilities, strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work independently in a fast paced environment. 
 
Physical Demands:
Works in general office environment with limited physical requirements and low exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

To apply: Complete the online application in full.  Attach a cover letter and resume.  Review of applications will begin January 4, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.