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Senior HR Associate-July 2024

New Brunswick

Jul 13, 2026

About Senior HR Associate

　　Position Details

　　Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Senior HR Associate
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Human Resources
Department	Office of Workplace Culture
Overview	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. 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.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior HR Staff Associate for the Office of Workplace Culture within the department of University Human Resources. This position reports to the Director of Policy and Employment Practices. The incumbent will assist in the coordination of all aspects of Workplace Culture initiatives.Among the key duties of the position are the following: Entails helping to establish short, medium, and long-term implementation objectives for policy updates, conflict management projects, and Workplace Excellence branding. Manages the UHR Policy Inquiry inbox. Duties range from project management, high level administrative support for a team of professionals, addressing client inquiries in a courteous and professional manner, scheduling meetings as necessary, drafting correspondence, and assisting in creating presentation materials. Tasks also include data entry and analysis, as well as working with UHR IT staff to update and maintain websites and procedures as operating systems/services are changed or enhanced. Creates reports, presentations, and other written documents for distribution to HR staff, University leaders, and employees across the University community. Follows up with HR teams and on behalf of the Assistant Vice President for Workplace Culture and the Director of Policy and Employment Practices on action items as necessary to ensure deadlines are met. Provides back-up executive assistant support for the SVP of Human Resources. Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on departmental need.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	05
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	66697.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	84422.000
Annual Maximum Salary	102147.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Administrators Confidential
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

　　Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Also requires two years of relevant experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	HR background with strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and time management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to think strategically. Comfortable managing difficult situations, while presenting a high level of professional maturity, diplomacy, resiliency and adaptability. Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience in higher education. Five years of relevant experience.
Equipment Utilized	Microsoft Office.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

　　Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0139
Posting Open Date	01/22/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Cook (RU-New Brunswick)
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

　　Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

　　Immunization Requirements Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

　　Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:

　　It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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