Place of Business:
Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Job Location:
Weatherford

Position Description:
The Assistant Director reports to the Vice President for Human Resources and aids the Vice President (VP) on numerous projects and program, as well as acting in the capacity of the VP in the absence of that individual. The Assistant Director frequently and actively assists and represents the HR office in SWOSU matters.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provides support services to the department in a manner that professionally, cordially, and efficiently assists students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• Assist in the development, maintenance, recommendation, and administration of policies related SWOSU’s Human Resources program
• Serve as the point of contact for employee and retirees for retirement benefits, including 403b, 457, SRA, and Oklahoma Teachers’ Retirement System (OTRS) Benefits. These tasks include actions such as determining eligibility, aid with completing paperwork, as well as routine reporting
• Coordinates and assists employees with completing and interpreting OTRS retirement process. Supervise the record maintenance on all documentation related to retirement benefits
• Serves as HR representative for biweekly Functional Team Leads meetings. Implements, troubleshoots, maintains, and gains knowledge of HR software systems to better serve SWOSU and the HR department
• Serves as liaison to the Payroll office. Proactively interacts with the Payroll office to ensure the timely resolution of employee payroll issues
• Assist in coordination and interpretation of SWOSU’s employee relations policies and objectives to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and SWOSU regulations
• Complete Exit Interviews with out-going staff and administration
• Serve as a back-up and assist as needed in grievance procedures
• Actively involved in record request and record destruction
• Remain current on employment law issues and Human Resources practices
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of all Human Resources related information
Competencies:
• Ability to multi-task, organize, manage time effectively, and keep tasks appropriately prioritized
• Remains knowledgeable applicable regulations, policies, and protocols
• Ability to work with, assist, lead, and take directions from others in the interest of operating the Human Resources Office to its optimal efficiency
• Ability to prioritize workload effectively while working in a time critical, high-pressure environment
Work Setting:
• Expectation of on-campus presence with attendance and punctuality
• Available to assist with situations during or after working hours whether in-person, by phone, or email contact
• Promote personal safety, safety procedures, and a safe work environment
• Employment at will
• Full-time status
• 12-month appointment
• Exempt

Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong written, verbal, intermediate math, intermediate accounting, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Three years’ experience in Human Resources, benefit management, or acceptable equivalent experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the President of SWOSU or their designee may find appropriate

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