HR Assistant: Payroll & Onboarding (Higher Ed)

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University’s Temporary Employment Services (TES) within the Harrison College of Pharmacy seeks an organized TES Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR operations, payroll processing, and onboarding for staff.

You will maintain employee records, assist with recruitment, timekeeping, leave requests, and respond to employee questions while protecting confidentiality. This in-house role provides exposure to Banner ERP, Kronos, and related HR systems on campus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 years of work experience or Associate's degree with 2 years of experience in human resources, administrative/business operations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Experience with timekeeping and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for daily HR operations and activities.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, and HR procedures.
• Process new hire, employee change, and separation paperwork.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation activities for new employees.
• Maintain College of Pharmacy HR databases in Banner ERP.
• Support recruitment activities, including scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates.
• Process biweekly, semi-monthly, and monthly timekeeping and payroll transactions accurately and timely.
• Monitor, correct and process employee leave requests and timekeeping adjustments.
• Assist with processing EPAFs as needed.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and address employee payroll inquiries.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Timecard processing

Kronos timekeeping

Banner ERP

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree with 2 years HR experience

Tools

Kronos

Banner ERP

iCIMS

JDXpert

Job description

Auburn University’s Temporary Employment Services (TES) within the Harrison College of Pharmacy seeks an organized TES Human Resources Assistant to support daily HR operations, payroll processing, and onboarding for staff.

You will maintain employee records, assist with recruitment, timekeeping, leave requests, and respond to employee questions while protecting confidentiality. This in-house role provides exposure to Banner ERP, Kronos, and related HR systems on campus.