Junior Employment Specialist | Lewiston, ID

HR & Recruiting jobs involve roles related to the management of an organization’s human resources. This encompasses recruiting and hiring new staff, coordinating employee benefits, performance management, training, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Key features of such jobs include strong interpersonal skills, the ability to handle confidential matters, a strategic approach to workforce planning, and staying abreast of changes in employment legislation. HR professionals shape company culture and are integral in fostering a productive and positive work environment.

whose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, and perspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for our students. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities are welcomed. Learn more about Boise State and living in Idahos Treasure Valley at www.

boisestate. edu/about/Job Summary/Basic Function: The Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer - Talent (Deputy CHRO) serves as a strategic advisor to the Chief Human Resources Officer and other campus leadership on human resources matters. This position is both an internal consultant and collaborative business partner, with the ability to think creatively to meet the needs of the campus, facilitate

change, and build strong relationships with key campus stakeholders. The Deputy CHRO will assist in implementing the strategic vision for Human Resources and lead the daily operational management of 4 teams including Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Training and Development, and Communications and Employee Engagement.

This position has the opportunity to work hybrid (a mix of in-person work from a Boise State University worksite and an alternative work location within Idaho), upon completion of training. Candidate must be able to work on-site as needed. Department Overview: Our unique Boise State mindset - Blue Turf Thinking - is not about doing more with less, but doing our work

in ways that envision a better future, that see our students and their needs more clearly, that take new approaches to research and to service.

Our strategic plan, then, isnt about adding another layer of work. Rather, as a community, we have developed clear guidelines about where we should direct our efforts going forward, allowing us to release labor that no longer serves our community. Level Scope: Accountable for leading departments or major areas within a division through managers and directors. Works under broad, administrative direction with responsibility for providing strategic leadership and direction in the planning, implementing, improving, and evaluating of an administrative department and promoting operational improvements.

Oversees and provides direction for budgets and operational forecasts. Makes complex, independent decisions for situations with precedent to ensure department or area within a division objectives are met. Essential Functions: ● Oversee the implementation of a high performing human resources strategy and service delivery model at the direction of the CHRO. Facilitate action plans to improve the overall performance of human resources functions. ● Provide quality advisory services to senior leadership and department managers regarding human resources programing and functions.

● Serve as a key point of contact for department decision-making and matter escalations. Ensure service levels are met and operational metrics are showing improving trends. ● Oversee management of departmental staffing, financial planning, budget development and policy review. ● Provide leadership in setting and meeting operational goals while frequently providing feedback and cultivating an environment of continuous improvement and accountability. ● Explore and recommend strategic investments in technology to automate manual activities.

Recommend enhancements to human resources systems and manage ongoing vendor relationships. ● Establish ongoing superior customer relationships with internal and external constituents and review, backss and improve operations with stakeholders by regularly soliciting feedback. ● Provide direct oversight to the following teams: Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Training and Development, and Communications and Employee Engagement. ● Build strategies to engage the HR community of practice, which includes HR practitioners embedded in departments around campus, to build the groups capacity, improve efficiency, and strengthen partnerships.

● Serve as a confidential, strategic advisor to the CHRO and assume leadership of the Office of Human Resources in the absence of the CHRO. ● Represent the Office of Human Resources on university-wide committees, task forces, and working groups. ● Perform other duties as needed. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: ● Knowledge of human resource concepts, laws, and legal requirements. ● Ability to translate vision and strategy into clear, actionable goals. ● Analytical skills with the ability to effectively utilize data to inform operational decisions.

● Knowledge of leadership and management principles, practices, and techniques. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent plus eight years of experience in human resources management, with at least five years of experience in a senior management position handling a complex workforce with a diversity of business needs. Preferred Qualifications: ● Advanced degree (MBA, MPP, JD, etc. ). ● Experience working as a human resources leader within higher education. ● Experience working in the public sector. ● Experience with recruiting, applicant tracking systems, and the complex legal framework surrounding hiring within a higher education workforce (e.

g. AA/EO, Export Control, federal grant compliance, etc). ● Track record of success in leading process improvement and change management initiatives. ● Deep expertise in employee relations best practices. ● Human Resources Credential (SHRM or HRCI). Salary and Benefits: Salary range of $145,000-$150,000/yr, commensurate with experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family.

Learn more about our benefit options at www. boisestate. edu/hrs/benefits/. Required Application Materials: Cover Letter and Resume.

whose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, and perspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for our students. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities are welcomed. Learn more about Boise State and living in Idahos Treasure Valley at www.

boisestate. edu/about/Job Summary/Basic Function: The Orientation Coordinator is responsible for administering new employee orientation training and tracking the completion of mandatory employee training. This position has the opportunity to work hybrid (a mix of in-person work from a Boise State University worksite and an alternative work location within Idaho), upon completion of training, complete

probation, and discretion from the supervisor. Candidate must be able to work on-site as needed. Department Overview: Our unique Boise State mindset - Blue Turf Thinking - is not about doing more with less, but doing our work in ways that envision a better future, that see our students and their needs more clearly, that take new approaches to research and to service.

Our strategic plan, then, isnt about adding another layer of work. Rather, as a community, we have developed clear guidelines about where we should direct our efforts going forward, allowing us to release labor that no longer serves our community. Level Scope: Regularly works on tasks that are varied and complex. Applies

full range and job knowledge; frequently adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet specialized needs; may serve as lead; performs broad and/or focused assignments under general supervision; originality and ingenuity are often required to help establish procedures in functional area; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks.

Essential Functions: Administer new employee experience and orientation training: ● Plan, organize, and design training content for all new employees. ● Conduct orientation training and campus tours to familiarize new employees with theuniversity. ● Survey new employees after orientation to ensure training meets expectations.

● Keep new employee checklists up-to-date. ● Email or work with software to alert new employees and their supervisors to keeponboarding on track. ● Organize the purchase of onboarding kits for new hires. ● Liaise with the HR Workplace Learning and Development team to create new trainingmaterials and/or learning sessions for first-year employees. ● Monitor and report new hire turnover and retention rates Monitor mandatory training completion: ● Promote, coordinate, communicate, and track completion for mandatory/compliancetraining from both state agencies and the university.

● Liaise with the Office of Information Technology to ensure the optimization of trainingmanagement software and any future decision-making around changes or enhancementsto that software. ● Liaise with the Division of Human Resources office to ensure compliance, recordtracking and submission of training to the State of Idaho. ● Collaborate with other members of the Human Resources team on completion trackingduring the annual compensation increase process. Engage in employee events, activities, and awards: ● Assist in planning and facilitating employee events led by University Event Services andthe HR Workplace Learning and Development team such as the annual Tree Lighting, Winter Gathering, Employee Learning Week and Employee Appreciation Week.

● Coordinate university door prizes and volunteers for employee events. ● Monitor university awards and administer university-wide employee awards andrecognition. ● Promote engagement on Boise States employee appreciation software 'Thank a Bronco. ● Assist with occasional internal HR engagement activities and engagement committees. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: ● Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally to convey informationeffectively.

● Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to multitask. ● Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Google Suite. ● Strong communication, interpersonal, written, and public speaking skills. Minimum Qualifications: Some knowledge of: training methods. Experience: developing and making presentations before groups; drafting narrative reports. Preferred Qualifications: ● Demonstrated 1 year of experience working in an office environment, including knowledge of administrative support functions including organization skills, composing business documents, compiling and summarizing data, and customer service.

● Experience public speaking. Salary and Benefits: Salary of $21-$26.25/hr, commensurate with experience. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at www. boisestate. edu/hrs/benefits/. Required Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter.

for all insurance billing reconciliations.

This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations regarding benefit matters, policy implementation, and ensures data in the HRIS is complete and accurate.

You assist employees in understanding the organization's benefits offerings and act as a liaison between the organization and third-party benefits providers. Some of what you'll do as a Benefits Specialist: Process all benefit vendor payments including HSA, FSA, Medical, Dental, Voluntary insurance, etc. Provide guidance during claims or benefit enrollment processes. Maintain and Audit records related to benefits

plan participation or contributions. Respond to Medical Support Orders. Perform monthly benefit reconciliations and communicate adjustments to Payroll. Responsible for ACA compliance and documentation.

Respond to telephone/email inquiries about programs or policies in HR. Provide administrative support for company 401k. Other duties as assigned. You'll be a great fit if you have: A High School Diploma/GED (required); 2-year degree (preferred). 3+ years' experience in Benefit Administration. 4+ years' experience with MS Office specifically Excel with fundamental knowledge of basic features such as cells, rows, columns, and basic formulas and advanced knowledge of commonly used functions

such as VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and IF. The ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information.

Practice operating independently without the need for continuous oversight or direction. Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with several priorities while being flexible to shift priority. Physical Environment: Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.