Human Resources Assistant, SC Johnson College of Business (Hybrid)

About the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is comprised of the university’s three accredited business schools: The Nolan School of Hotel Administration, the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, and the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management. The College delivers undergraduate, graduate, and professional business programs creating a collaborative, comprehensive business management program that preserves the excellence of all three schools while uniting the faculty and students. The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation, with over 250 faculty and nearly 4,000 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business has a collection of areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution and an unparalleled resource base from which to draw—both within the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and within Cornell (including Cornell Tech).

About SC Johnson College of Business Human Resources

The Cornell SC Johnson College of Business Human Resources team provides a full range of consultative HR support and oversight for all employees of the college including, but not limited to, recruitment, hire, on-boarding, compensation, performance management, policy, discipline, employee relations, leaves, and off-boarding.

The Opportunity

As a member of the SC Johnson College of Business HR team, you will provide administrative, transactional and recruiting support for staff, bargaining unit employees and temporary employees.

As the HR Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Processing Workday transactions.
• Assisting with the recruiting and selection process, leaves administration, completion of on-boarding and exit processes.
• Drafting offer letters and other ad hoc correspondences.
• Maintaining electronic personnel files, email list serves and files on the intranet.
• Assisting with employee relations events as necessary.
• Providing administrative and project support for staff-related issues.
• Handling sensitive and confidential matters and information with appropriate judgment and discretion.
• Assisting in implementing best practices and developing resources and tools to streamline services, ensuring a high-level of customer services for our clients.

Core Hours and Location

This position follows a hybrid schedule, with four days on-site at Statler Hall on Cornell’s Ithaca campus, one day remote. Standard hours are typically 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, though some evenings, weekends, and overtime may be required based on SC Johnson College of Business needs and events. We encourage open conversations with employees to accommodate specific scheduling needs.

Success Factors

You are considered competitive for this role if you demonstrate:

• Attention to Detail & Accuracy – Ensure HR transactions and recruitment support are completed with minimal errors, understanding the downstream impact of transactions and business processes.
• Adaptability & Resourcefulness – Comfortably navigate a high-volume environment, proactively seek support, and leverage available tools to maintain consistency across four units.
• Collaboration & Customer Focus – Build strong relationships with hiring managers and campus partners, ensuring seamless processes and a supportive team dynamic.
• Proactive Problem-Solving – Take initiative in identifying challenges, optimizing processes, and maintaining efficiency while balancing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative & Supportive Mindset – We are big on working together and pitching in where needed. This role requires flexibility and agility to support colleagues, share knowledge, and ensure seamless HR operations across the college.

What We Need

• A cover letter and resume outlining your interest and how your experience and goals align with the potential for mutual success in the role are required for consideration.
• Associates Degree and 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service at all levels of the organization involving a pro-active approach as well as anticipating the needs of the client.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members. 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with tact and discretion.
• Foundational knowledge of HR laws, policies, procedures and practices.
• Ability to identify creative solutions to various administrative and transactional problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with aptness to adapt to changing priorities.

If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it’s ok if you don’t.

• Experience working within Human Resources in higher education.
• Knowledge of Workday.

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely 1 day per week and on-campus 4 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time.
• Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.
•  Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell.
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell.
• Follow this link to learn more about the Total Rewards of Working at Cornell:Total Rewards | Working at Cornell.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

University Job Title:

Human Resources Asst IV

Job Family:

Human Resources

Level:

D

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Pay Range:

$25.02 - $29.07

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Carolyn Chow

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2025-01-28