Human Resources Specialist

Job Title

Human Resources Specialist

Department

HR Employment Services

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

$50,000

Position Salary Maximum

$65,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2025-03-21

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Director(s) of Employment for Staff and Faculty, this position serves as the initial intake and review point for HR actions related to hiring, compensation, and other changes for personnel records. The Human Resources Specialist will support a broad range of routine and cyclical HR activities while collaboratively with Senior HR Generalists, Senior Personnel Technicians, and departmental/divisional liaisons regarding HR matters.

Job Description

Essential Duties:

• Process human resources actions in the ERP (Workday) and assist departments with various HR processes (e.g., position postings, employment offers).
• Ensure accurate processing of new faculty and staff hires, including orientation and onboarding.
• Assist in interpreting collective bargaining agreements, university work rules and policies, and statutory requirements related to HR actions.
• Review and analyze data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Perform audits to verify the accuracy of HR records and payroll results.
• Collaborate with other HR staff to identify and recommend solutions and resources to departmental and divisional liaisons.
• Lead training and informational sessions on HR topics as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimim Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Labor Relations, Psychology, or a related field with a minimum of 1 year experience; OR SHRM-CP, PHR or other HR related certifications with a minimum of 2 years experience; OR minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR related certifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate complex regulations in a clear and concise manner.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents

ResumeCover Letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable ac