NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY 

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES 

Human Resources Specialist 

Description of Position 

The Human Resources Specialist (HRS) serves to provide a range of expertise by overseeing the Benefits, Payroll & HRIS system, modules, databases, and software system. This person will be data-driven, could multitask effortlessly and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will display strong problem solving and decision-making skills with a deep understanding of database management and analytics. The HRS’s responsibilities will include collaboration with the HR team and assisting with administrative support to optimize the performance of the HRIS system. This role is heavily involved in and assists with records management, benefits & payroll administration. 

Due to the nature of the position, a high level of data integrity and complete confidentiality will be of the utmost importance in the role. The HRS will be required to perform a variety of tasks to support the HR team and organizational managers. This position will maintain the HRIS system applications, gather and analyze data, make recommendations based on performance metrics and design new and ongoing HRIS processes, keeping track and producing KPI metrics, creating Dashboards and Reporting.  

To ensure optimal success as an HR Specialist, you should possess extensive experience in Benefits-Payroll Administration and HRIS analysis to be the subject matter expert. This role is a full-time, exempt role, that reports directly to the Director of Human Resources. 

Essential Functions 

• Administers all employee benefit programs (new enrollments, status changes, terminations). 
• Arranges and conduct benefit plan presentations to various audiences. 
• Coordinates and executes all employee wellness initiatives as well as annual Open Enrollment. 
• Ensures all governmental and regulatory agency reports are complete and filed by the due date. 
• Manages third party administrators for COBRA, disability & workmen's compensation claims according to the plan. 
• Participates in annual audits (payroll, benefits, university) to ensure deadlines are met.  
• Processes various payrolls for multiple employee categories, maintaining regulatory requirements and adjustments to pay (i.e. garnishments, tax levies, support orders) as needed. 
• Prepares data analysis and statistical summaries, resolving issues (i.e. NDT benefit plans, ad-hoc reports, surveys). 
• Reviews billings for accuracy, resolves discrepancies in payroll and with carriers. 
• Maintains internal data integrity by running queries, analyzing data and reviewing HR source documents for accuracy. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• The preceding job statements describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by an employee in this position.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.   
• The specifications listed below are representative of the education and experience as well as knowledge, skill and ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field. 
• Recent three (3) to five (5) years of experience administering HRIS, Benefits Administration and/or Payroll processing. 
• Work experience will include knowledge and application of HR processes, HRIS, benefits administration, payroll, time and attendance processes, compliance, and/or other combinations of related experience.  
• Proven advanced experience and proficiency in interpreting and analyzing data from various media, platforms, and databases. 
• Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to create useful and actionable reports from data. 
• Possess strong organization, written and verbal communications skills. 
• Candidates must be a person of Christian faith (preferably with a Wesleyan Theological persuasion), and be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU

Preferred Qualifications 

• Five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in HR Benefits Administration or HRIS Management or equivalent 
• Ability to obtain CPP and/or PHR/SHRM-CP certification  
• Intermediate skills in Excel 
• Exposure to Labor Laws and employment regulations 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications 

Compensation  

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant and will be discussed with individual candidates as they are invited to interview for this position. Full-time personnel will be offered access to a benefits package including health, vision and dental?insurance for?employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, tuition benefits, annual leave, sick leave, opportunities for?professional development,?and a retirement program. 

Application Process

To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received, including all of the following:

• Letter of interest
• Application form
• Resume 
• Statement of Faith & Church Membership
• Two reference letters from professional associates
• Letter of reference from current pastor