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The Research Foundation For SUNY
  • Position Number: 6901820
  • Location: Albany, NY
  • Position Type: Business - Human Resources

HR Administrator - Campus Support

About The Research Foundation for SUNY:


The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (RF) is the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country.

Our mission is to provide talent, services, and technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world's knowledge economy.

Our vision is to make SUNY the best place for faculty, students, and staff to research, innovate and solve the world's most pressing problems.

The RF serves SUNY by providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on educating students and performing life-changing research across a wide range of disciplines including Artificial Intelligence, Clean Energy, Biotechnology, Longevity, Substance Addiction, Nextgen Quantum Computing, Environmental Health, and Resiliency. We work with the academic and business leadership of SUNY campuses to facilitate research and discovery by administering sponsored projects and delivering intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation and move ideas and inventions to the marketplace.

The RF is committed to diversity, inclusion, and a working environment that enhances productivity creates personal and professional opportunities, unleashes everyone's full potential, and fuels innovation. We hold the organization and each other to the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and ethical behavior.

Visit www.rfsuny.org and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Learn about SUNY at www.suny.edu.

Job Description:

FUNCTION AND SCOPE
Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Human Resources Administrator performs a variety of complex functions to support the Corporate Human Resources Administration (HRA) function. Under general direction, the incumbent will provide outstanding customer service and provide guidance on a variety of complex HR issues to campus administrators at 31 decentralized RF operating units located on SUNY campuses across New York State. The role involves collaborating with campus partners to analyze multifaceted HR issues and develop effective, compliant solutions in accordance with RF policies and procedures. This position serves as a generalist role with a primary emphasis on classification and compensation functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Service and Campus Support

Provide consultation and expert guidance on a wide range of human resources matters, including but not limited to compensation, classification, salary, and wage regulations.
Maintain a working knowledge of all human resources functions to ensure effective cross-functional support.
Develop and deliver training programs for campus human resources staff.
Demonstrate proficiency in the Oracle HRIS, including the ability to run reports and queries relevant to the role.

Compensation/Classification Guidance

Monitor and evaluate legislative, regulatory and other legal developments as they relate to this role.
Research market compensation data and trends, analyze internal salary information and develop recommendations regarding the annual corporate salary plan, outlining assessment of campus impact.
Develop, maintain, and manage compensation-related content for the RF's website, ensuring appropriate review, approval, and publication.
Monitor campus salary plan implementation and collaborate with campus partners on development and administration, as needed.
Provide guidance to campuses on the determination of exempt and non-exempt status, classification of independent contractor designations, and employee categories.
Review job descriptions to provide campuses with internal and external compensation data as well as suggest corresponding RF position title, as requested.
Conduct internal and external pay equity analysis as needed when providing guidance for salary changes, bonus/lump sum payment, and compliance with wage/hour requirements, as needed.
Complete compensation surveys.
Maintain and manage compensation data within the Oracle HRIS.
Develop and maintain position standards.
Proactively assist campuses to ensure salaries comply with wage/hour requirements and RF compensation structure.

Recruitment, Onboarding, & Compliance

Update and maintain orientation checklists and other onboarding documents
Maintain corporate LinkedIn account, position positions as needed.
Assist campuses with onboarding process/procedures to ensure they meet compliance with RF Policies/Procedures, including employment applications, offer letters, etc?
Maintain documentation around offer letters.
Provide guidance regarding Form I-9
Provide guidance regarding work authorization with the RF.

Other

Keep abreast of regulatory changes impacting the HR function
Work with the HRA team to coordinate the Human Resources Officers' meeting, serving as a main point of contact for the meeting.
Take and maintain HR meeting minutes and materials.
Participate in corporate initiatives and cross functional teams.
Assist campuses with other employment monitoring, as needed.
Provide backup support.

Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

SKILLS/EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years' experience in HR or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong Human Resources generalist, with demonstrated knowledge of compensation and classification practices preferred.

Strong attention to detail.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Strong knowledge of wage and hour laws, particularly in determining exemption status and ensuring compliance with overtime requirements.
Ability to analyze complex compensation data.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize workflow and complete multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately.
Knowledge of federal and state employment regulations.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing environment.
Ability to make connections between different aspects of HR.
Ability to present information in a clear, logical, and easy-to-understand way.
Experience with Microsoft office suite
Experience with HRIS preferred

Additional Information:

Compensation for this position: The compensation for this role is between $71,490 - $83,865. The pay will depend on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, education, training, certifications, and internal equity.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents:

1. Resume/Cv
2. Cover Letter

After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages enable you to upload your cover letter and additional documents.

To apply, please visit: https://rfsuny.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=196963






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