Staff Assistant, VPSL Human Resources

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

University at Buffalo's VPSL Human Resources is seeking a part-time Staff Assistant to support Student Life HR operations. The role focuses on onboarding, offboarding, attendance tracking, and handling HR processes with accuracy.

You will liaise between the Director and staff, interpret data, coordinate personnel transactions for compliance, and provide initial HR guidance to employees and managers. This position works under 20 hours per week and is not benefits-eligible, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Associates degree or Bachelor's degree completed.
• Experience administering time and attendance in a unionized environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Kronos or closely comparable time and attendance software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the personnel and business aspects of Student Life.
• Providing liaison between the Director and professional staff of the division with respect to administrative and human resource-related matters.
• Interpreting research and statistical data.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, performance management, leave, and other HR processes.
• Review and coordinate personnel transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide initial consultation to employees, supervisors, and managers regarding HR-related questions and determine appropriate resolution or escalation.
• Develop and communicate HR-related guidance, information, and procedural resources.
• Coordinate and support the University's time and attendance system implementation and ongoing operational needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Kronos

UB Systems

SIRI

UB Jobs

Job description

Staff Assistant, VPSL Human Resources

Position Information

Position Title: Staff Assistant, VPSL Human Resources

Department: VPSL Human Resources

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9871393 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64571

Job Type: Part-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Division of Student Life invites applications for apart-time Staff Assistant position within VPSLHuman Resources.

As Staff Assistant, your responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the personnel and business aspects of StudentLife
• Providing liaison between the Director and professional staffof the division with respect to administrative and humanresource-related matters
• interpreting research and statistical data
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, performance management,leave, and other HR processes.
• Review and coordinate personnel transactions for accuracy andcompliance. Identify discrepancies requiring correctiveaction.
• Provide initial consultation to employees, supervisors, andmanagers regarding HR-related questions and determine appropriateresolution or escalation; apply applicable University policies,procedures, and collective bargaining agreement provisions
• Develop and communicate HR-related guidance, information, andprocedural resources.
• Coordinate and support the University's time and attendancesystem implementation and ongoing operational needs.

This position is expected to work less than 20 hoursper week and thus is not considered a benefit-eligiblerole.

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives andbackgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interestedin candidates who share this value and will work to achieve theuniversity's goals of inclusive excellence.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunityemployer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to applyincluding veterans and individuals with disabilities.

About Student Life

StudentLife is dedicated to creating a student-centeredenvironment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success.Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health andwellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity,inclusion, and justice,we provide transformative experiences thatempower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of StudentLife, you'll join a team of passionate professionals united byshared values and a commitment to student success. We think big,act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we buildinclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate theachievements that shape the UB experience.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America'sleading public research universities and a flagship of the StateUniversity of New York system, recognized for our excellence andour impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public universitydedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activityand people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home,UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourcefulthinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach othersevery day. Visit our website to learn more about the University atBuffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunityemployer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to applyincluding veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree and at least 2 years of related experience orBachelor's degree
• Experience administering time and attendance in a unionizedenvironment
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with Kronos or closely comparable time andattendance software
• Experience working in human resources in a higher educationsetting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with University at Buffalo systems andsoftware (ie: ePTF, UB Jobs, SIRI, Kronos, etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Salary Range

$27.50 per hour

Is a background check required for this posting?

No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Jillian Battaglia

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Assistant Director of Human Resources

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/01/2026