HR Assistant – Onboarding & Compliance (Higher Ed)

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Potential hybrid in future

Job summary

Colorado State University is seeking a Human Resources Assistant for onboarding hourly staff, HR inquiries, and data management within the HCM system. The role reports to the College of Liberal Arts Senior HR Manager and collaborates with HR services, the Graduate School, and student employment to ensure policy compliance.

The position starts fully in-office with potential for future hybrid work and may support additional campus HR teams, reinforcing CSU's mission and commitment to confidential,

Qualifications

• Two years of HR or administrative experience, or a combination of related education and experience.
• Education and/or HR experience may substitute for required years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to routine HR questions and escalate complex issues.
• Oversee onboarding for student hourly, graduate, and non-student hourly hires; advise hiring managers; manage postings; enter data into HCM; initiate background checks; process I-9s; monitor time entry; offboard students.
• Coordinate recruitment activities: postings, applicant workflow, interviews, search documentation, and compliance with hiring procedures.
• Track onboarding and personnel records; assist with faculty promotion dossiers; maintain employee records.
• Process personnel transactions in HCM; track and audit leave records; communicate leave balances and procedures; handle complex leave issues.
• Perform special projects as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

HRIS

Education

Two years HR/administrative experience OR related education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

HRIS

Job description

Colorado State University is seeking a Human Resources Assistant for onboarding hourly staff, HR inquiries, and data management within the HCM system. The role reports to the College of Liberal Arts Senior HR Manager and collaborates with HR services, the Graduate School, and student employment to ensure policy compliance.

The position starts fully in-office with potential for future hybrid work and may support additional campus HR teams, reinforcing CSU's mission and commitment to confidential,