Human Resources Business Specialist
Job ID: 278948
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1499 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901
College/Department Information
Our mission in the Human Resources Division of Augusta University is to serve as a strategic resource for making Augusta University a top-tier university that is a destination of choice for education, health care, discovery, creativity and innovation. We enable and enhance the effectiveness of the organization by delivering reliable and creative HR services and solutions that support our customers and advance the university mission, vision and values. We provide HR expertise, strategic and timely support, creative and competent advice, meaningful and courteous service, and efficient and reliable processes.
Job Summary
This position reports to the Human Resources Business Partner and provides operational support to assigned areas. The Human Resources Business Specialist (HRBS) will serve as a resource to all department staff and faculty concerning HR processes. The HRBS must be aware of the business environment of the assigned areas. Reporting to the HR Business Partner who reports to the Assistant Director, HR Business Partners. The HRBS will serve as a key member of the team to support the human resources and workforce needs of the assigned colleges, departments and schools.
The HR Business Specialist position will provide the opportunity to work closely with the HR Business Partner in performing an array of duties that will enlarge the candidate's area of focus to include classification, compensation, recruitment, onboarding and employee relations issues for faculty and staff of assigned colleges, departments and schools.
Responsibilities
Responds to routine employee requests for information on HR procedures. Research and provides recommendations for finalizing. Refers more complex requests to HRBP, the appropriate HR units, or the Solution Center; Serves as backup to the HRBP as needed.
Compile and forward hire/transfer/promotion packets to appropriate HR Coordinator.
Performs analysis of weekly data steward reports. Notifies departments if further action is needed.
Collaborate with screening candidates as well as assist with the salary review/calculation, contacting candidates to provide guidance and assistance as well as other efforts to keep the flow of the recruitment stages progressing.
Provides guidance to department staff responsible for initiating HR transactions.
Assist HRBP's with special projects and other individuals within HR and outside as well.
Assist HR Business Partners with Job Fairs.
All other duties as assigned and essential to provide top level service to assigned departments.
Review and route resumes to departments in a timely manner.
Coordinates employee on-boarding, based on requirements as established by HR functional units.
Ensures all employment hire documentation and pre-requisites are met.
Required Qualifications
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and three years' professional HR experience operational experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with HR information systems. Experience with HR processes such as employment, on-boarding, classification, and compensation.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
Knowledge of/experience with employee relations.
Knowledge of applicable HR laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO and Workers' Compensation.
Knowledge of and experience with recruitment and employment processes.
Knowledge of position classification and compensation.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and multi-task
Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Ability to work independently, perform well under pressure, meet deadlines and exercise good judgment
Ability to express self effectively in writing and verbally
Ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with management at all levels of the organization
Ability to analyze, interpret, and develop workable solutions to organizational issues
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days (Monday - Friday)
Salary Minimum: $20.29/hour
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job Opening ID: 278948
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=278948&PostingSeq=1
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