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Human Resources Specialist, Student Life

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

The Division of Student Life invites applications for the Human Resources Specialist position within Student Life Human Resources. In this role, you will provide operational support for human resource-related matters for the division’s 300 employees.
Responsibilities:
  • Manage recruiting for Classified and Non-Classified positions
  • Assist hiring manager with development of position descriptions
  • Ensure that job descriptions follow Civil Service classifications and professional position requirements.
  • Enter open positions in applicant tracking system (i.e., UB Jobs)
  • Monitor background check processes
  • Attend posting meetings
  • Review best practices with search committees
  • Facilitate the job offer process with candidates
  • Monitor completion of onboarding checklists
  • Responsible for tracking retirements, resignations, and probation status
  • Coordinate, process and monitor staff reappointments, change of supervisor, and termination processes, including organizational chart updates
  • Maintain overtime records and send required information to central HR
  • Audit time and attendance records to ensure compliance


Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.

Learn more:
  • Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
  • Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.


University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 2 years of experience
  • Demonstrates working with HRIS systems (i.e. Kronos, People Soft, Workday, etc.)
  • Demonstrated ability to problem solve
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • HR Experience working in a union environment
  • Experience working with Civil Service Positions
  • Human Resources certification (i.e., PHR, SHRM-CP)

Physical Demands

Salary Range
$55,151 - $62,000

Additional Salary Information

Job Type
Full-Time

Campus
All Campuses

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