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Human Resources Associate
Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Nov 2025
💰 $44,000/yr($42,000/yr – $44,000/yr)
About the role
Position Title:
Human Resources Associate
Location:
Big Rapids (Main Campus)
Department:
• The Human Resources Associate must be committed to providing superior customer service and value, while working with a diverse constituency.
• The incumbent is expected to be responsive, excel at problem-solving, and possess the ability to multi-task in a high-volume department.
• To be successful in the role, the incumbent must have demonstrated strength in communicating effectively, timely, and professionally.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, and attention to detail is required. Position Type: Staff Required Education: • Associate's Degree in Business. Required Work Experience: • At least one year of recent work experience in or related to Human Resource processes and activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and the ability to perform job functions using MS Office Suite. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
• Specific experience in administering policies and programs covering several or all of the following areas: employment, recruitment and unemployment
• Experience with complex data analysis.
• Experience in a higher education or union environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in HRS systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Banner HR. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary contact for position description creation and updates and ensure compliance with contracts, policy, procedures and regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for unemployment processing, monitoring and billing, including serving as our representative at unemployment hearings.
• Process employee separations, including communication, system processing for employment tracking, and meetings. Provide timely information to the Benefits staff for their processes.
• Prepare the regular Board of Trustees report for Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) review.
• Assist with the credentialing process of all employees.
• Provide information and collect data for the immigration process, work with the CHRO and legal counsel.
• Provide information and process in areas such as, but not limited to, position reclassification & blended assignments.
• Provide complete, accurate, and timely data entry in the HRS system.
• Provide excellent customer service, be responsive to inquires, and work to identify and resolve problems.
• Maintain cooperative professional relationships with applicants, employees, peers, supervisor, managers and the community in general, in a professional manner in-person, via email and other interactions.
• Responsible for maintaining, reconciling, and auditing HR data.
• Collaborate with various University divisions to coordinate annual Employee Service Awards program and event.
• Guide faculty and staff in compliance with policies/procedures and contract language.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations related to HR responsibilities.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with University policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of appropriate HR and employee information.
• Consistently demonstrate high standards of responsibility with integrity by supporting the FSU mission, vision, and core values.
• Cultivate an environment of belong
53000 - Human Resources
Advertised Salary: $42,000-$44,000. Salary commensurate with education, experiences and other requirements. Benefits:Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Admin / Admin Temp Benefit Plans
FLSA: Non-Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: N/A Term of Position: 12 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position: • The Human Resources Associate is responsible for the consistent delivery of a broad range of HR support while administering policies, processes, procedures, and programs covering several or all of the following areas: employment and labor relations.• The Human Resources Associate must be committed to providing superior customer service and value, while working with a diverse constituency.
• The incumbent is expected to be responsive, excel at problem-solving, and possess the ability to multi-task in a high-volume department.
• To be successful in the role, the incumbent must have demonstrated strength in communicating effectively, timely, and professionally.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, and attention to detail is required. Position Type: Staff Required Education: • Associate's Degree in Business. Required Work Experience: • At least one year of recent work experience in or related to Human Resource processes and activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology and the ability to perform job functions using MS Office Suite. Required Licenses and Certifications: Physical Demands:
- Office Environment
- Bending
- Moving
- Reaching
- Sitting
- Balancing
- Lifting
- Pulling/Pushing
- Repetitive movement
- Standing
• Specific experience in administering policies and programs covering several or all of the following areas: employment, recruitment and unemployment
• Experience with complex data analysis.
• Experience in a higher education or union environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in HRS systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Banner HR. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: • Serve as the primary contact for position description creation and updates and ensure compliance with contracts, policy, procedures and regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for unemployment processing, monitoring and billing, including serving as our representative at unemployment hearings.
• Process employee separations, including communication, system processing for employment tracking, and meetings. Provide timely information to the Benefits staff for their processes.
• Prepare the regular Board of Trustees report for Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) review.
• Assist with the credentialing process of all employees.
• Provide information and collect data for the immigration process, work with the CHRO and legal counsel.
• Provide information and process in areas such as, but not limited to, position reclassification & blended assignments.
• Provide complete, accurate, and timely data entry in the HRS system.
• Provide excellent customer service, be responsive to inquires, and work to identify and resolve problems.
• Maintain cooperative professional relationships with applicants, employees, peers, supervisor, managers and the community in general, in a professional manner in-person, via email and other interactions.
• Responsible for maintaining, reconciling, and auditing HR data.
• Collaborate with various University divisions to coordinate annual Employee Service Awards program and event.
• Guide faculty and staff in compliance with policies/procedures and contract language.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations related to HR responsibilities.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with University policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Maintain confidentiality of appropriate HR and employee information.
• Consistently demonstrate high standards of responsibility with integrity by supporting the FSU mission, vision, and core values.
• Cultivate an environment of belong
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