Human Resources Associate

Description:

About the College, School, or Department

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) enables and advances Cornell's research priorities, including research activities of Cornell colleges, schools, research centers, institutes, and laboratories. The OVPRI advocates for researchers within the university, supports specialized research facilities and services for researchers, provides campus-wide research administrative support services, and facilitates major interdisciplinary research initiatives.

About CLASSE

The Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences and Education (CLASSE) is a leading-edge research facility at Cornell University. We harness the power of X-Rays, high-energy electrons, and proton beams to explore our world and universe. Our mission is to push the boundaries of beam science, develop technology for ultra-bright, high-power beams, and drive advancements in research, medicine, and industry.

A State-of-the-Art Facility

Beneath Cornell University's Alumni Field, you'll find our remarkable 768-meter Cornell Electron Storage Ring (CESR). CESR powers the world-class synchrotron light source known as CHESS. It's one of just five facilities worldwide capable of generating high-energy X-rays essential for solid-state physics, biology, material science, and art history research. Over 1000 scientists from across the globe visit us annually to conduct groundbreaking research, contributing to multiple Nobel Prizes.
Diverse Research, Global Impact

CLASSE's ongoing research programs span multiple buildings on Cornell's Ithaca campus. We support a wide range of scientific investigations, from exploring biomedical protein structures to developing super-tough materials for aircraft turbine engines. Our research is conducted by Cornell faculty, scientists, and visiting researchers from around the world, significantly impacting the global scientific community.

The Opportunity

We seek a Human Resources Associate to join the Research & Innovation Human Resources team who is accountable for a full range of support, including transactional, administrative, and consultative. Your primary department of focus will be the Cornell Laboratory for Accelerator-Based Sciences and Education (CLASSE), but they will also cross-train and serve as a backup to other units within Research & Innovation.

Currently, core work hours for the HR Associate are Monday through Friday, between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM, with flexibility on exact start and end times. This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Your hybrid arrangement will be agreed upon between you and your supervisor. Core hours are subject to change based on business needs.

As the HR Associate, you will:

• Be the first point of contact for business transactions, leave administration, payroll processing, data management, and reporting.
• Process Workday transactions, assist with the recruiting process, administer appointment process for new hires, including staff, students, and academics, manage employee leaves, serve as the payroll representative, respond to general payroll, policy, & benefit questions.
• Provide consistent administration of human resource policies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Possibly represent Research & Innovation in system testing, committee work, and other activities where appropriate.
• Maintain focus on continuous process improvement and customer service to meet the goals and objectives of the division.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to streamline hiring and reclassification processes.
• Provide expert guidance on policies and procedures.
• Support staff HR needs, fostering trust-based relationships.
• Partner with HR colleagues to champion diversity initiatives.
• Assist in crafting job advertisements, managing interviews, and hiring processes.
• Ensure timely appointment renewals and keep administration informed.
• Lead onboarding and orientation programs for new staff.
• Manage administrative procedures for departing staff, retirees, and offboarding cases.
• Assist foreign nationals in securing appropriate visa statuses.
• Coordinate paperwork processing with the Office of Global Learning, including permanent residency applications.
• Maintain visa and immigration databases, ensuring timely follow-up on renewals and changes.
• Manage the CLASSE HR calendar, including tracking commitments and scheduling appointments.
• Keep HR content on CLASSE websites and documents up-to-date.