Dynamic HR Specialist - Higher Education

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

LaGuardia Community College, part of The City University of New York, is seeking an HR Specialist to support full-cycle student recruitment, onboarding, and payroll-related inquiries. You will maintain records, run reports, and ensure compliance with college policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and four years of related experience, with strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and Microsoft Office proficiency. This is a non-exempt, full-time position in New York, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with four years' related experience required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and support the full-cycle recruitment process from position authorization through onboarding for student positions;
• Track recruitment activities and prepare reports related to searches, vacancies, and hiring metrics;
• Maintain recruitment records and ensure searches are completed in accordance with college policies and applicable regulations;
• Conduct employee welcome sessions and compliance-related training sessions;
• Oversee all personnel transactions including new hires, reappointments, employee status changes, compensation and pay actions, employment separations and other employee appointment updates;
• Assist with payroll-related inquiries from hiring managers and employees;
• Coordinate employee benefits enrollment and changes in collaboration with the Benefit Office staff;
• Assist supervisors and managers with performance appraisal procedures and documentation requirements for student employees.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work environment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree and 4 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

LaGuardia Community College, part of The City University of New York, is seeking an HR Specialist to support full-cycle student recruitment, onboarding, and payroll-related inquiries. You will maintain records, run reports, and ensure compliance with college policies.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and four years of related experience, with strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and Microsoft Office proficiency. This is a non-exempt, full-time position in New York, NY.