Human Resources Assistant

🇺🇸 Buffalo, NY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $51K - $55K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ September 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University at Buffalo is hiring a Human Resources Assistant. This role manages HR administrative and operational tasks for the Student Life Human Resources team, including processing personnel transactions, maintaining employee records, and supporting recruitment and employee engagement initiatives. The assistant serves as the first point of contact for HR assistance within the Division of Student Life, ensuring smooth daily HR operations and contributing to a positive employee experience.

Highlights

Supports HR functions such as benefits, payroll, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, training, and employee engagement.
Processes personnel transactions and appointment processing.
Maintains employee records and HR documentation following university policies.
Provides office administration and serves as primary HR contact for the Division of Student Life.
Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Preferred skills include experience with HR information systems (HRIS) and HR certification.
Minimum qualifications: Associate’s degree plus 2 years HR experience, or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Salary range: $51,261 - $55,000 annually.
Offers comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans and career development support.
Department: VPSL Human Resources within Student Life, focusing on student engagement, health, wellness, support, and diversity.