Human Resource Associate II - Mathematics, Statistics, & Computer Science, College of LAS

This position plans and oversees human resource services for the Math, Statistics and Computer Science (MSCS) department. Manages day-to-day HR and payroll administration, develops, implements, and maintains HR policies and procedures, and serves as the primary liaison with internal and external academic and HR units.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversees employment processes for faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students.
• Advises on HR requirements, prepares offer letters, and processes HR transactions, including new hires, reappointments, job record changes, separations, and I-9s.
• Welcomes incoming employees through a comprehensive onboarding process.
• Manages full-cycle recruitment for staff, graduate assistants, student employees, and extra help positions.
• Serves as the departmental resource on search procedures and coordinates required approvals, interviews and campus visits.
• Maintains job descriptions in JDXpert and the MSCS Handshake account.
• Manages high-volume visa sponsorship processes for international faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
• Coordinates required documentation with the Office of International Services, assists with IDs and Social Security cards, and supports resolution of complex visa issues.
• Oversees biweekly and monthly payroll processes, including timesheet approval, payroll adjustments, leave balance reviews, labor redistributions, and overcompensation payments.
• Trains new hires on payroll procedures and manages leave reporting.
• Provides input to the business team for payroll reconciliations.
• Serves as liaison with university and college units (LAS HR, Payroll, Benefits, Access & Equity, etc.).
• Attends meetings and training; stays current on University, State and Federal regulations.
• Reports relevant information and issues to management.
• Serves as a consultant on HR matters within the department, including employee relations issues.
• Advises on disciplinary actions and other confidential matters. Processes and manages leaves of absence.
• Documents procedures, prepares planning reports, and advises department leadership.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.