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Position Summary:

The primary location of this position is the main Cullowhee, NC campus. This position is exempt from the State Human Resources Act ( EHRA ).

Western Carolina University is recruiting for a primary point of contact for the onboarding of student and temporary employees. This position will include the following responsibilities:

• Processing a large volume of hiring proposal actions for students that includes vetting proposals for accuracy, verifying eligibility, contacting students to set up intakes, managing the I-9 process and submitting for payroll.

• Onboarding – overseeing the online portal, and the student employment checklist.

• Compliance – ensure all policies and regulations are followed and critical deadlines are met.

• Auditing of human resource actions to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Review and revision of student employment forms, policies, procedures and handbooks, etc.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the employer.

Graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of progressively responsible experience analyzing, interpreting, applying, communicating and promoting HR best practices in the context of organizational goals and objectives; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience with in human resources. Knowledge of North Carolina employment system helpful. HR certification.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application materials must be submitted online. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected for hire.

Please include a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three professional references (with complete contact information).

For questions or additional information, please contact Nancy Ford at nsford@wcu.edu or 828-227-3136.