Rhode Island College invites applicants for the position of Human Resources Assistant.  This is a full-time, calendar year, continuing position.

The HR Assistant provides comprehensive support to the Human Resources team across all functional areas, including talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR operations. The HR Assistant also handles front-line communications, manages confidential records and assists with administering various programs. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders are essential for success in this role.
  
Required qualifications:                                                                                  

• High school diploma required.

• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in a complex professional environment

• Excellent time management and organizational skills in a multiple priority environment

• Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database and scheduling software; excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills

• Working knowledge of MS Office applications and HRIS (ie Workday, Peoplesoft, UKG or similar)

• Demonstrated experience in the organization, coordination and supervision of support staff;

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

• Demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Preferred qualifications:                                                                                    

• Associate’s degree preferred

• Ability to respond to internal and external stakeholders in a polite, sensitive and competent manner.

• Excellent communication, organizational and strong analytical skills.

• Demonstrated competency in use of MS Office applications, HRIS (Workday, Peoplesoft, UKG or similar).

• Ability to understand and maintain the confidentiality of employee personal information relative to union related matters/grievances, affirmative action matters, HR transactions, files and reports.

• Ability to remain calm under pressure. Ability to collaborate cooperatively with others.

Application deadline: Open Until Filled

Proposed starting salary: $60,000-$66,000

For a full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see https://employment.ric.edu/.  Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College’s PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.