Posting Details

Posting NumberSRGV4654Working TitleHUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT INumber of Vacancies1LocationBrownsville, TexasDepartmentHuman Resources and Talent DevelopmentFTE1.0FLSANon-ExemptScope of Job

To provide routine assistance in support of process and operations to all functions in Human Resources and maintaining human resources and payroll related documents. Responsible for assisting in the administration of various functions by providing customer service and setting and maintaining personnel files.

Description of Duties

• Provides routine support services within assigned area of Human Resources such as recruitment, benefits, training, salary administration and employee records, and/or general assistance.

• Greets visitors, answers phones, takes messages, routes calls and follow-up, responds to inquiries and/or refers as appropriate.

• Responsible for the maintenance of employee records, including status updates, terminations, and new hires.

• Performs reviews and verification of data on employee information system, files, and/or forms.

• May specialize in the area of salary administration, which includes evaluating and processing a variety of payroll documents, changes, terminations and reports.

• Assists in the collection of employee information for reports and statistical research.

• Answers employee questions and troubleshoots issues with respect to assigned area.

• May be assigned to special projects

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General direction from the assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

None.

Required Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education

Technical or Associate’s degree

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Six months relevant work experience in an office setting.

Preferred Experience

Experience in Human Resources.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some evening and/or weekend work may be required.

Other

Accuracy in all phases of work is required. Tact, diplomacy and judgment required in dealing with others. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date09/21/2020Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DateEEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the civil rights act of 1964, the title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non discrimination in it’s education programs and activities, including employment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

*Date of Birth
*Gender
*Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (956) 665-2451 and/or careers@utrgv.edu.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Quick Linkhttp://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/25794Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you a current UTRGV employee?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
   • Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions
   • No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions
3. * Please select your highest level of completed education.
   • 6th grade education
   • 10th grade education
   • High School Diploma or GED
   • Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours
   • Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
   • Masters Degree from an accredited university
   • Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university
   • None of the above
4. * Please provide the field of study for your education:

   (Open Ended Question)

5. * Please indicate the number of years of full time work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 year
   • 2 years
   • 3 years
   • 4 years
   • 5 years
   • 6 years
   • 7 years
   • 8 years
   • 9 years
   • 10 years
   • Over 10 years
6. * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts
4. Reference Letter 1
5. Reference Letter 2
6. Reference Letter 3
7. Certifications and Licenses
8. Training Certificates
9. Other Document
10. List of 3 References
11. Unofficial Transcripts 2
12. Unofficial Transcripts 3
13. Letter of Interest
14. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts