What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Human Resources position at Missouri Western State University?
The Assistant Director of Human Resources assists the Director of Human Resources in all aspects of operations and assists in providing a full range of human resource management services for faculty and staff employees. This includes assisting the Director to provide leadership and direction regarding personnel functions. The Assistant Director of Human Resources may assume the duties and responsibilities of the Director of Human Resources while the Director is absent, exercising judgment and providing advice on a wide range of personnel matters.
Serves as the primary contact for employees regarding employee benefit programs, answering questions and providing information regarding all benefits, including the state retirement programs, insurance plans, leave administration, FMLA, and Workers’ Compensation.
Serves as the primary contact for the university’s student employment program, answering questions and providing information regarding personnel functions such as, recruitment, hiring, personnel matters, presentations and tabling at campus student events.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Assist the Director of Human Resources in providing leadership and direction for the university and its employees regarding personnel functions.
- Oversees the university benefit programs for employees and serves as liaison between vendors and the university regarding interpretation, eligibility, and enrollment.
- Manages the on-boarding and off-boarding processes; conducting new employee orientations in individual or group settings and exit interviews for separating employees.
- Plan and develop programming for a variety of topics including, but not limited to, new employee orientation, student employment orientation sessions, open enrollment, retirement, wellness and other developmental topics for employees.
- Oversee the student employment program; supporting all personnel functions with the program including recruitment, employment paperwork, and supervisor training.
- Works with the Payroll Coordinator in the verification of employee deductions (esp. benefits), salary changes and the overall accuracy of each payroll period.
- Contribute to a learning and working environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage employees.
- Ensure the consistent and equitable application of personnel policies and government regulations throughout the university by providing advice as required, and by enforcing the personnel rules and regulations of the university.
- Assist the Director in evaluating HR processes to improve the efficiency of HR operations and administration; recommend new approaches/procedures to effect continual improvement of operations performed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding employment
- Understanding of and the ability to utilizing training methods that will actively engage adult learners
- Knowledge of benefit coverages and insurance; including but not limited to ACA, FMLA, ADA
- Ability to present information to employees in a classroom setting
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office program and other general office equipment
- Organized thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Knowledge and understanding of the structure and culture of the university
- Strong organizational skills; with concern for quality and extreme attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and work within deadlines
- Positive, professional, and excellent customer service skills
- Team-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, as applied to interaction with students, employees, administration, and the general public
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource development, psychology, business management, or a related field
- At least five years of experience in human resources or organizational management
Preferred Qualifications
- At least two years of experience working with employee benefits
- Previous experience in the development and presentation of training
- Experience working in higher education.
Physical Demands
Sedentary work; exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
FLSA
Exempt
Additional Demands
- May work occasional nights and weekends
- May require some travel
Hours of Work
M-F 8:00-4:30pm
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S774P
Open Date
04/15/2025
Priority Deadline
04/30/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
