United States Job Openings

Western Carolina University

HR Specialist -

Cullowhee

FULL TIME

August 29, 2024


The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

Human Resources & Payroll is recruiting for an office-based administrative position that processes human resources actions on a current basis. This requires organization skills, attention to detail, and accuracy as the work ultimately impacts payroll processing. This position processes a variety of personnel actions as employees are hired, transferred, or promoted, including data entry for multiple position types and payment types. This position also manages the following queues in the Talent Management Software System, for all position types (Adjunct, Temp/Hourly, SHRA, and EHRA) hiring proposals at the onboarding stage of employment. This position conducts intakes with new hires to complete compliance paperwork. In addition, this position provides intake support for non-work study student hires, participates in the front desk coverage rotation, and other duties as assigned.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work well and interact with others in a team environment. Experience with Microsoft Office products. Organizational skills with an ability to handle a large volume of actions in multiple systems. Attention to detail and a desire to ensure accuracy in the quality and quantity of work. Knowledge of I-9 procedures helpful.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four year college or university; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.


Anticipated Hiring Range
$47,000

Position Type
Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours per Week
40

Number of Months per Year
12

Salary Band Range
$34,320 - $70,983

Salary Grade
For administrative purposes during the implementation of Career Banding this Journey level posiiton is considered a Salary Grade 66.

Posting Text

Open Date
08/29/2024

Close Date
09/05/2024

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, you must apply online. Applicant must attach a cover letter, up-to-date resume, and a listing of at least three professional references (include names, addresses and complete contact information).

Applicants who wish to claim veteran’s preference must upload a copy of their DD-214.

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.

If no applicants apply, who meet the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies and Training and Experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.

All new hires into positions subject to the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) will serve a 12 month probationary period as defined by the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR).

Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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