Student HR Assistant — Onboarding & Payroll Support

Kellogg Center; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center is seeking a Level II Student Human Resources Assistant to support HR functions across hiring, onboarding, data entry, and payroll tasks. You will assist at recruitment events, manage applicant tracking, and handle confidential information while assisting a full-time HR Coordinator.

Open to MSU students, the role emphasizes excellent customer service, strong communication, and the ability to work with a diverse population in a campus environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student at Michigan State University (during academic year).
• Committed to outstanding customer service.
• Motivated self-starter able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to problem solve in busy environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive and respectful attitude.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in HR functions including hiring, onboarding, data entry, basic payroll, and policy questions.
• Handle project work and office upkeep; support recruitment events.
• Coordinate hiring paperwork sessions and process documents like I-9s.
• Respond to HR queries from employees via phone and email.
• Support a full-time HR Coordinator with student and on-call staffing across operations.

Skills

Student status

Customer service

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Communication (written & verbal)

Diversity awareness

Dependable

Education

Human Resources Major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center is seeking a Level II Student Human Resources Assistant to support HR functions across hiring, onboarding, data entry, and payroll tasks. You will assist at recruitment events, manage applicant tracking, and handle confidential information while assisting a full-time HR Coordinator.

Open to MSU students, the role emphasizes excellent customer service, strong communication, and the ability to work with a diverse population in a campus environment.