Position Type: Part-Time, Temporary (up to 30 hours per week)
Duration: Approximately 12 weeks (Mid-January – Mid-April)
Location: Onsite in Hastings, NE
Flexible Schedule: Up to 30 hours per week. Monday – Friday core working hours are required between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM with daily schedules agreed upon with the HR Director.
Hastings College is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive onsite Temporary HR Assistant to support the Human Resources Department during a team leave of absence. The employment period will be from approximately mid-January to mid-April. The schedule is 30 hours per week with flexible hours. While Hastings College HR operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, we offer flexibility on start and end times provided core operational hours (9:00 AM to 2:30 PM) are covered. Reporting directly to the HR Director in a fast-paced, two-person department, this role will be instrumental in managing day-to-day administrative functions, maintaining employee records, supporting HRIS and benefit processes, and delivering exceptional service to Hastings College employees.
Job Summary:
- Serve as the primary first point of contact for the HR office, triaging inquiries via phone, email, and in-person visits.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files and the HRIS.
- Conduct new hire onboarding, including issuing offer packets, initiating background checks, and tracking Form I-9 completion.
- Assist with administering employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and leave policies.
- Escalate any employee relations issues to the Director of Human Resources.
- Receive, review, and accurately enter department invoices into ReqLogic.
- Help maintain HR content on the college internal portal/website.
- Assist with routine HR compliance auditing and reporting.
See the job description for a full list of essential functions.
Education & Experience:
- Associate’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field and at least one year of experience in human resources; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience using ADP preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Hastings College is committed to supporting a welcoming academic and employment environment. The College is an Equal Opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- At least one year of experience in human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Prior experience using ADP
What We Do
Hastings College is a private, four-year residential liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). It offers a broad liberal arts education and emphasizes academic excellence, experiential learning, exceptional teaching, and deliberate mentoring. Its mission is to foster a welcoming, participatory community and graduate creative, curious, caring students prepared to thrive as citizens and leaders in their local and global communities.
