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Personnel Associate Bookmark this Posting Print Preview Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information About Buffalo State Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the cityu2019s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The schoolu2019s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission. Faculty/Professional Professional Department Human Resource Management Office Local Title HR Generalist Budget Title Personnel Associate Rank MP-5 Line Number 28975 Salary Range Competetive FTE Full-Time Negotiating Unit M/C FLSA Exempt Department Website Brief Job Description This position serves as a human resource generalist with key areas of contribution in recruitment efforts, reporting, and employee life cycle paperwork. This position plays a critical role to support the universityu2019s mission on recruitment ensuring all steps are handled promptly and professionally and to support newly hired and current employees throughout their career. The HR Generalist will serve as a resource to employees and collaborate with members of the campus community developing collegial working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels. This role requires someone who is organized, detail-oriented, has excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills, and can act with integrity and professionalism including sensitivity to personal and confidential information. Key Responsibilities: u2022 Facilitate the recruitment processing including providing assistance to users in the applicant tracking system; monitoring positions as they are created, posted, and closed; provide training on search procedures and navigation; assist candidates and users with questions to move through the hiring process smoothly; troubleshoot issues; maintain data in system. u2022 Assist with reports, surveys, and lists including state and federal requests, SUNY requests, data management, and requests from various departments. u2022 Understand and process all types of paperwork for an employeeu2019s life cycle which includes job posting, onboarding, new hire, contracts, performance programs, training, retention, and exit interviews. Use this link ( to see a summary for the benefits associated with this position. Additional information can be found off our main webpage. Required Qualifications u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in business or related field. u2022 Progressively responsible experience as a professional in human resource management. u2022 Demonstrated knowledge of employment laws including state and federal employment. u2022 Experience working with HRIS and other web-based management systems. u2022 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. u2022 Proficiency in report writing software. u2022 Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Preferred Qualifications u2022 Professional experience in human resource management in a public, unionized setting. u2022 Professional experience in human resource management in a higher education setting. u2022 Professional Human Resource Management Certification (i.e., PHR , SHRM -CP, SPHR ). Anticipated Date of Hire 10/01/2025 Priority Review Date Application Deadline Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Contact Person Contact Email Contact Fax Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at or call (716) 878-4822. Background Investigation Statement All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. 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If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at . Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law u00a7194-a (. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents + Resume / Curriculum Vitae + Cover Letter + Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References Optional Documents