Provides daily administrative HR support including recruitment assistance, maintaining employee records for payroll, and general clerical support to staff. Handles documentation, data entry, and routine HR tasks to ensure accurate records and smooth HR operations.
A Human Resources (HR) Assistant is a professional who is responsible for the daily administrative and HR duties of an organization. They assist with recruitment and record maintenance for payroll processing as well as provide clerical support to all employees.
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Provide HR support for Cornell University Library: handle confidential matters, advise supervisors/employees, support recruitment and position descriptions, interpret HR policy and collective bargaining, enter Workday transactions, manage student employment and hourly payroll (~500), administer leaves (FML/DBL/Worker's Comp), prepare HR data/reports, coordinate trainings/recognition, and ensure compliance with laws and policies. Hybrid role based in Ithaca, NY.
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Support multi-site HR operations across six Illinois studios by managing full-cycle recruiting, onboarding/offboarding, learning and development, and in-studio support. Partner with hiring managers, deliver training programs, maintain compliance, and represent the studio to clients while traveling between locations to sustain staffing and culture.
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