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HR Coordinator - Data Services

Kennesaw State University

Job Description

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location


 

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Department Information


 

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Supports the organization by maintaining thorough knowledge of Human Capital system - OneUSG, USG and KSU policy and procedures, and HR and Payroll practices.
2. Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of the Human Capital systems understanding dependencies between systems and how they affect the overall payroll process
3. Utilizes audit/exception reports to identify and resolve any data or system issues
4. Responds to incoming emails and calls received by HRMS timely and accurately
5. Acts as a liaison between other departments to resolve any issue that requires collaboration with Fiscal Services, USG Shared Services, or KSU HR internal departments to determine solutions to pending issues.
6. Adjusts and corrects information with the human capital system to ensure the most accurate up-to-date teammate records are maintained.
7. Performs vital user acceptance system testing for a wide variety of processes and changes/updates to the OneUSG system

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*:
  • Organizations skills, with an ability to stay focused on assigned tasks
  • Typing speed and accuracy

Job Summary


 

Provides comprehensive support to the human resources team and assigned unit(s), ensuring efficient HR operations. This role involves coordination of HR processes, handling administrative tasks, on/off boarding employees, HRIS management, workers¿ compensation, unemployment inquiries, providing general guidance on policies and procedures and other related HR functions and special projects. When assigned, serves as first point of contact for initial questions for designated unit(s). Ensures compliance with university, state, federal and other regulatory rules, policies and procedures. Maintains a high level of accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality. The HR Coordinator will play a crucial role in facilitating effective communication and service delivery within the HR department and to the university community.

Responsibilities


 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinates tasks and processing of assigned HR function, including onboarding and offboarding
2. Manages and verifies documentation processes, whether in the collection of I-9 documentation, E-verify submission, policy and procedure acknowledgements, or other new hire paperwork, or in the validation prior to processing of the employee record
3. May assist with new employee orientation
4. Manage the offboarding process, ensuring proper documentation for terminations and exit procedures to include exit surveys
5. Process HR and MSS transactions such as new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, name changes and/or changes in job classifications ensuring timeliness, accuracy and compliance with university policies and procedures
6. Ensures relevant HR knowledgebase is current and accurate
7. Provide general guidance on locating relevant HR policies and procedures on the university and USG websites
8. Assist employees, including managers in understanding and applying HR policies and addressing inquiries related to HR processes, including net ID issues
9. Process and respond to unemployment claims in accordance with university policies and state regulations while maintaining records and documentation related to the claims
10. Coordinates other functions directly related to the assigned area such as employee worker¿s compensation claims, unemployment claims, validation of position and employee data, and ensure timely processing and documentation of each
11. Serve as a point of contact for employees and managers regarding worker¿s compensation inquiries
12. Assists routinely with highly sensitive or confidential matters, while maintaining discretion as appropriate
13. Schedule and conduct tier 1 exit interviews for departing employees and document feedback and provide reports to HRBPs and the Director of HRBPs.
14. Provides compliant-based responses to ongoing employee HR inquiries

Required Qualifications


 

Educational Requirements
Associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Two (2) years of human resources or related experience

Preferred Qualifications


 

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Undergraduate or Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Preferred Experience
Higher education human resources experience

Proposed Salary


 

The budgeted salary range is $19.60 to $23.54 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities


 

ABILITIES
Demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior
Able to interpret and execute policies and procedures
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Able to work independently and collaboratively with others within and outside Human Resources
Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
Able to regularly and continuously exercise administrative judgment and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations in human resources.

SKILLS
Strong customer service-oriented approach and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of department personnel
Operates effectively within the organizational structure with excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite and HRIS systems)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values


 

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity


 

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.ed.

Other Information


 

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1%-24%
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

 
  • Standard Enhanced
  • Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment druga screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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