Sponsored Projects HR Transactions Specialist

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The State University of New York at Buffalo’s Sponsored Projects Services is seeking a Personnel Transaction Specialist to manage and process personnel transactions for staff, faculty, and students involved in sponsored awards. The role ensures compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations while supporting efficient administration.

Responsibilities include processing new appointments, reappointments, terminations, faculty effort and tuition remission activities, coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2 years’ related experience.
• Proficiency in various computer applications and software.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and document preparation.
• Ability to work independently on directed projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and process personnel transactions for staff, faculty, and students on sponsored funds.
• Handle faculty effort, graduate tuition remission, and other personnel activities for sponsored funds.
• Coordinate workflow to ensure transactions are entered with documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between decanal units, HR, payroll and other offices.
• Provide guidance on personnel policies, procedures and best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Proficiency with computer apps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

The State University of New York at Buffalo’s Sponsored Projects Services is seeking a Personnel Transaction Specialist to manage and process personnel transactions for staff, faculty, and students involved in sponsored awards. The role ensures compliance with institutional policies and sponsor regulations while supporting efficient administration.

Responsibilities include processing new appointments, reappointments, terminations, faculty effort and tuition remission activities, coordinating