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Human Resources Assistant
- Minnesota State (Willmar, MN)
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All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
Working Title:
Human Resources Assistant
Institution:
Ridgewater College
Classification Title:
Human Resources Technician 1
Bargaining Unit / Union:
217: Commissioner's Plan - Confidential
City:
RIDG - Willmar Campus
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Part time
Employment Condition:
Classified - Unlimited
Salary Range:
$22.00 - $31.89
Job Description
_Join our Human Resources team in a dynamic part-time role where your organizational skills and attention to detail will make a real impact! As an essential administrative support partner, you’ll manage key HR communications, assist employees, help streamline payroll coordination, and maintain vital personnel records. This is more than just a part-time position — it’s an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our campus community while enjoying the benefit of full employer-paid contributions towards health insurance. If you're looking for flexibility, purpose, and great benefits, this role is for you._
This position serves as a point of contact for the Human Resources division, creating a welcoming and professional environment for visitors, callers, and email inquiries. You’ll provide accurate information about HR services, offer support to employees, and assist HR professionals with a variety of confidential and technical tasks. Key responsibilities include supporting the daily operations of Human Resources, including but not limited to, managing tuition waiver applications, tracking performance evaluations, managing seniority rosters and employee work schedules, and maintaining personnel files.
**Responsibilities include** :
+ Provides a high level of customer service as the first point of contact for the HR division either by phone, in person, or e-mail, answering basic questions or referring them onto a human resources team member concerning benefits, position vacancies, classification and compensation, payroll, leaves and search and selection to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to college policies and procedures.
+ Coordinates the filing of HR documents following divisional standard operating procedures.
+ HR Operational Talent Management and Search Support
+ General HR Operations
+ Provides support to all HR staff, as assigned, for occasional, re-occurring and on-going assignments/projects to ensure the smooth functioning of the HR Office.
**Salary Range:** $22.00 - $30.98/ per hour
Minimum Qualifications
+ Communication skills, both verbal and written, that reflect adequate response, tact, and accurate information with attention to sensitivity, diplomacy, and confidentiality
+ Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
+ Basic math skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, divide and calculate percentages and averages.
+ Strong attention to detail and the ability to refocus and concentrate on complicated issues with accuracy, in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
+ Ability to understand information sufficient to maintain complex records, files, notes, and logs.
Preferred Qualification
+ Associate’s degree in office management, HR or related area.
+ Previous experience in HR.
+ Three (3) years of administrative support experience.
+ Basic knowledge of Federal and Minnesota employment laws.
+ Basic knowledge of human resource management information systems.
+ Basic understanding of the Minnesota Data Practices Act sufficient to describe the differences in public and private information.
+ Experience in handling confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion.
+ Ability to collaborate and develop effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and at different levels in the College.
+ A general knowledge and understanding of higher education processes.
Other Requirements
Applications must include:
+ Online Employment Application
+ Resume
+ List of three professional references with contact information
Additional Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday – Thursday:: 8:30am-3:30pm / Friday:: 8:30am-12:30pm
Telework (Yes/No)
NO
About
Why Work For Us
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Minnesota State offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
+ 11 paid holidays each year
+ Medical Insurance (Single Coverage $38.50 per month and Family Coverage is $262.66 per month)
+ Dental Insurance (low deductibles)
+ Paid Parental Leave (six weeks)
+ Employer paid life insurance
+ Short- and Long-Term Disability
+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
+ Retirement Plan
+ Tax-deferred Compensation
+ Generous vacation and sick leave
Institution Information
**MISSION** : Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.
**VISION:** Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
+ Enterprising - We are future-focused, and change-oriented, developing creative solutions to challenges that maximize our institutional, system and local resources.
+ Empowerment – We develop and empower employees to make decisions to best serve students and stakeholders.
+ Excellence – We strive to exceed expectations in all that we do.
+ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – We seek to understand and appreciate the needs and experiences of every individual and actively work to provide genuine opportunities for everyone to succeed and participate in college activities and processes.
+ Trust and Respect – We are committed to developing a culture based in processes and behavior that create trust and respect among all stakeholders.
+ Collaboration – We connect and work together to achieve common goals while respecting needs and interests of stakeholders.
+ Curiosity and Creativity – We constantly strive to understand, learn, change, and improve.
+ Accountability – As individuals and groups, we willingly accept and take ownership of our successes and failures.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
06-02-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
05-07-2025
Close Date:
05-23-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Felicia Mary Telecky
Posting Contact Email:
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