HR Liaison & Administrative Specialist – Hybrid

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota seeks a Department HR Liaison and Administrative Assistant to be the first point of contact for HR requests and to collaborate with CEHD HR and Central Office of Human Resources. The role supports equity, diversity, and inclusion across all hiring, postings, and HR management.

Responsibilities include onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, recruitment processes, and maintaining HR records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and four years of related office experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Familiarity with HR and purchasing documentation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR liaison between department, college HR, and University offices.
• Provide onboarding, benefits, payroll, and HR policy guidance to staff.
• Maintain HR records and coordinate recruitment and appointments.
• Assist with calendars, travel, meetings, and events for the department.

Skills

Deadline management

Customer service

Policy compliance

HR policy knowledge

Multitasking

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Zoom

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota seeks a Department HR Liaison and Administrative Assistant to be the first point of contact for HR requests and to collaborate with CEHD HR and Central Office of Human Resources. The role supports equity, diversity, and inclusion across all hiring, postings, and HR management.

Responsibilities include onboarding, benefits, payroll coordination, recruitment processes, and maintaining HR records.