About the Department
Human Resources Assistant
Human Resources
Full Time
Primary Responsibilities
- Provides comprehensive administrative support to Human Resources
- Supervises department front desk customer service function, including student staffing
- Ensures both legal and procedural compliance for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) benefits and other leave requests
- Monitors and tracks employee-reported leave time and associated medical verifications Reconciles payroll withholding accounts for FICA/Medicare, Federal, State, and international taxes
- Collect and organize data for various employment requests
- Ensures compliance of employee fee waiver and dependent tuition reimbursement benefits
- Coordinates monthly personnel action reports for review and approval
- Assists in reviewing nonresident alien work eligibility for employees and determines appropriate paperwork and supporting documentation to file with USCIS
- Processes all electronic and paper employment verifications
- Monitors and reconciles multiple department budgets
- Updates and maintains department website
Position Duties
- High school diploma or GED
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
- Bookkeeping experience or evidence of math skills
- Evidence of strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service
- Demonstrated ability to work professionally with all levels of the organization
Minimum Qualifications
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by February 5, 2026. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.
To Apply: Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page. You must submit the following for your application materials to be complete.
- Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
- Current resume
- Names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for later, if not previously submitted
Other Qualifications
About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.