Hybrid Hourly Pooled - Human Resources (HR) Benefits Intern bei University of Wyoming

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JOB TITLE:  

Human Resources (HR) Benefits Intern  

JOB PURPOSE:   

Perform a variety of duties in the HR Department for Benefits including, but not limited to any of the following areas:  Payroll, Recruiting, Classification/Compensation, Records, Learning, Employee Relations, or HRIS.  This is a highly developmental role for those candidates considering a career in business or HR. This role will provide significant exposure to the “inner workings” of a progressive department serving a wide range of constituents. 

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist with processing HR forms and performing quality audits.
• Assist with records retention and maintaining personnel files.
• Assist with new employees.
• Perform data entry into UW’s HCM system.
• Prepare reports and perform data analysis.
• Perform initial intake of and document customer complaints and concerns pertaining to employee relations matters
• Scan and enter employment files to electronic storage system
• Run diagnostic and analytic reports, sparse data into manageable readable content
• Act as a resource for employees with specific payroll questions regarding salary and deductions; provide income calculations based on individual tax status and pre-and post-tax voluntary deductions.
• Assist supervisor with special projects, proposed policies, procedures and guidelines, as directed. 

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: 

Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES: 

• Attention to detail
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Service Orientation
• Quantity of work

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Working towards a degree at the University of Wyoming (business or HR degree preferred) or LCCC.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a wide range of individuals and constituencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information
• Ability to work as a team member and foster a cooperative work environment while working with diverse populations
• Experience interpreting University, state and/or federal policies, procedures, regulations and/or guidelines
• Some experience working in an office environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Some experience with HR matters - please outline any HR related experience you have in your Cover Letter.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V. 

WORK LOCATION: 

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/