The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. This position is exempt from the State Human Resources Act (EHRA).
Western Carolina University is recruiting for a primary point of contact for the onboarding of student and temporary employees. This position will include the following responsibilities:

• Processing a large volume of hiring proposal actions for students that includes vetting proposals for accuracy, verifying eligibility, contacting students to set up intakes, managing the I-9 process and submitting for payroll.
• Onboarding – overseeing the online portal, and the student employment checklist.
• Compliance – ensure all policies and regulations are followed and critical deadlines are met.
• Auditing of human resource actions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review and revision of student employment forms, policies, procedures and handbooks, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the employer.
Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices in the context of organizational goals and objectives; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions

Prior experience with in human resources. Knowledge of North Carolina employment system helpful. HR certification.

Permanent Full-Time

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06/24/2024

Yes

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.
Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references (with complete contact information).
For questions or additional information, please contact Nancy Ford at nsford@wcu.edu or 828-227-3136.

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.

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.

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.

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.