HCM Specialist I

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a HCM Specialist I for University Human Resources (UHR). Under the direction of the Human Capital Management leadership team, this position serves as a resource and assists in the administration of salary/compensation programs and actions for approximately 29,000 faculty and staff.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Initiates, calculates, reviews, completes data input, and implements individual salary and data actions for faculty and staff from hire through termination.
• Reviews documentation for compliance with federal and state regulations, university policy, and bargaining units’ contracts.
• Troubleshoots clients’ salary, payroll, and access issues; resolves problems; and provides customer service with clear, thoughtful, and considerate responses to salary related inquiries.
• Inputs data and ensures that all compensation/salary/status actions are processed accurately.
• Collaborates with the Payroll Department to complete weekly payroll processing.
• Monitors workflow to ensure the completion of tasks within deadlines.
• Maintains and updates all databases and programs needed to execute the actions and track and report on activities.
• Researches, analyzes, and provides internal and external reporting; participates in the development and implementation of training for clients; and assists with formal and ad hoc total compensation, salary, and HR benchmarking reporting.
• Assists with coordinating and processing contract implementations, merit implementations, and other mass implementations.
• Ensures good customer service and the confidentiality of work, databases, and communications.
• Reviews, updates, and creates new procedures for work and to preserve confidentiality of work.
• Runs reports, tracks data, reviews, and works to ensure accurate implementations within deadlines.
• Completes special projects as assigned., Working Hours 40 hours per week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two (2) years of relevant work experience that include salary or payroll administration and processing in a PeopleSoft Human Capital Management or Payroll system or similar environment., * Effective data entry, analytical, mathematical, statistical, problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, communication, collaborative, and client service skills.
• Attention to detail and flexibility.
• Ability to follow direction.
• Ability to understand and apply contract terms and federal and state laws.
• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to research and create action plans.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and within a team, and maintain confidentiality.
• Computer literacy to include Internet and web-based systems and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Excel and Word., 1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience?
• Yes
• No 2. * Do you have a minimum of two years relevant work experience that include salary or payroll administration and processing in a PeopleSoft Human Capital Management or Payroll system or similar environment?

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. University Human Resources (UHR) supports the Rutgers mission as an institution of prominence, preeminent in research, teaching, service, and clinical care. We strive to provide the highest level of customer service in delivering a comprehensive network of programs, services, and expertise to attract, retain, and develop diverse and highly skilled top talent.