HR Specialist

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

HR Specialist

Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service.

The University seeks a full-time, 37.5 hours a week, 12-month HR Specialist for its Human Resource Office on the Mount Vernon Main Campus. The position reports to the Director of Human Resources and is available immediately, upon appointment of a successful candidate. A full complement of benefits is provided, including a health care plan, retirement contributions and tuition assistance (self and dependents). The candidate will also receive generous holidays, and vacation and sick days.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Accurately enter new hire information, employee changes (promotions, terminations, salary updates), and other relevant HR data into the HRIS (Human Resource Information System)
• Assist with the administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits
• Serve as a contact for employees with questions or issues regarding their paychecks or benefits
• Ensure deductions related to benefits are accurate and updated in the payroll system
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and timekeeping
• Maintain and update employee records and ensure compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations
• Update and post job descriptions on the company’s website, external job boards and communicate opening internally by email
• Assist with the onboarding process for new employees, including sending offer letters, preemployment background checks and coordinating and ensuring the completion of new hire paperwork to ensure a smooth transition into the company
• Assist in the payroll process, including the calculation of hours, wages, deductions, taxes, and other payroll-related entries
• Ensure all payroll-related transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner
• Address any issues related to timekeeping, including, supervisor approvals, incorrect entries, etc
• Assist the HR and payroll department with various administrative tasks such as filing, reporting (IPEDS/1095), and audits
• Other duties as assigned

Expectations for the successful candidate:

• Associates Degree Required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Minimum 1 year of payroll, HR or related experience
• Personal commitment to Jesus Christ
• Alignment with Church of the Nazarene values
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• An exceptional work ethic and highly detail oriented
• Proven discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive employee information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

Organizational Expectations

All employees must uphold Church of the Nazarene values, including prayerful dependence, humble posture, collaborative work, and a growth mindset. Characteristics such as cooperation, accepting direction, punctuality, and openness to feedback are essential.

To be considered for this position, please send a resume and complete the application, found at: http://mvnu.edu/jobs/application . Applicants submitting materials via email should attach either a Microsoft Word or .PDF File. Alternatively, materials can be faxed to (740-397-1005), or mailed to:

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Human Resources

800 Martinsburg Road

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

Professional and personal references are required, consistent with the responsibilities associated with this position. A background check will be performed prior to appointment. Mount Vernon Nazarene University is committed to fostering a non-discriminatory campus environment in which community members can learn and work. MVNU prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, disability, marital status, or military service in the operation of all University programs, activities, and services. As a faith-based institution, the University is exempted from certain laws and regulations concerning discrimination. The University maintains the right, with regard to its lifestyle covenant, employment, and other matters, to uphold and apply its Christian beliefs related to, among other issues, marriage, sex (gender), gender identity, sexual orientation, and sexual activity to the fullest extent permitted by law. Thus, MVNU attempts to make all policies and decisions within the doctrinal and moral convictions of the Church of the Nazarene (e.g., Articles of Faith, Covenant of Christian Conduct including the Statement on Human Sexuality and Marriage, Covenant of Christian Character, and the Statement on Discrimination, 915).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 7.5 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an Evangelical Christian statement of faith?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15