Nebraska Wesleyan University is seeking a part-time HR & Payroll Assistant responsible for data entry of benefit and payroll information, assisting with risk management meetings, worker’s compensation reporting, and related safety/security reports, as well as creating and presenting trainings for various employee groups.

This position is scheduled to work 20 hours per week assisting with Payroll and HR related projects. The successful candidate will interact closely with individual faculty and staff. The preferred schedule will be 4 hours shifts Monday through Friday, but the schedule can be flexible between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00pm.

NWU offers a competitive wage and benefits including retirement, life insurance, flexible spending, paid time off, employee discounts, and up to 50% tuition remission for the employee and dependents.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with background checking, eVerify process, I-9 Forms and documentation accuracy.
• Assist with new hire data entry into Payroll, Wellness and Retirement Systems and complete orientation actions.
• Process and ensure accuracy of data change requests for payroll.
• Assist with recruiting strategies and efforts, including: writing and preparing job advertisements, posting on job boards, tracking recruitment efforts with campus search committees, and maintaining the university web site career page.
• Assist in creating, reviewing and maintaining job descriptions.
• Assist with administration of various human resources plans and procedures; assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepare and maintain employee handbook, policies, and procedures manual.
• Develop and deliver training to groups of faculty and staff.
• Lead new hire orientation sessions and help new employees complete payroll paperwork.
• Assist with FMLA and Worker’s Compensation administration for employees and complete required reports including FMLA reports, notification letters, OSHA 300 logs, and other federal compliance reporting as required.
• Assist in maintaining employee files with filing.
• Perform system and file audits ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees’ HR and Payroll inquiries.
• Perform other duties to support HR and Payroll needs as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in HR Management, Business, Payroll or related field. Related experience may be substituted for degree.
• One to three years’ experience and working knowledge in HR or Payroll.
• Demonstrated experience showing strong skills in interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Adaptable and eager to work collaboratively to achieve department goals.
• Able to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of people within the campus community.
• Must be computer proficient, with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, One Note and SharePoint.
• Must be able to maintain and be responsible for confidential information and ongoing record-keeping.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, proofread and ensure accuracy of data and reports.
• Must have high initiative, confidence, integrity, strong work ethic, analytical skills and desire to consistently improve internal processes.

Commitment to Diversity:

Diversity is a core value of Nebraska Wesleyan University’s mission and we embrace it as a source of strength. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how they are able to enhance and embrace this University core value in a diversity statement submitted as part of their application materials.

Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a resume, a diversity statement as a writing sample, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please visit the NWU website for more information about our institution: nebrwesleyan.edu

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)
• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)
• Interpersonal skills: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lincoln, NE 68504 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lincoln, NE 68504: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person