Knox College invites applications for the Full Time, Benefited, 12-month role of Human Resource Associate. The Human Resource Associate is responsible for providing superior assistance to Knox employees. This position handles walk-in requests and serves as the initial point of contact for employees regarding general human resource issues. The Human Resources Associate will be responsible for assisting other senior staff in human resources with benefits, leaves, and other human resource related functions.

Essential Duties:

• Assist in data entry for salary surveys
• Process human resource purchase orders
• Create and maintain new employee files and paperwork
• Manage data and forms on human resources website
• Support new employee onboarding presentations
• Assist in Maintaining tuition benefit records
• Schedule temporary and student workers as needed
• Assist with billing of employees for benefits
• Assist with celebration and recognition events for staff and faculty
• Answer phones, assist with filing and order supplies for human resources staff
• Other assigned duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Experience managing date
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel
• Exceptional Attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Associate's Degree or equivalent education and experience
• Two years of human resource experience or 3 or more years of progressively responsible administrative assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at an Institution of Higher Education

Application:

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume with contact information for three references, and complete the Knox College Employment Application at https://knoxhr.bamboohr.com/jobs/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Finalists will be subject to a background check.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In keeping with its commitment to equal rights since it was founded in 1837, Knox College particularly welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups. Knox College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, age, marital or family status, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in admission, financial aid, employment, athletics, or any other aspect of its educational programs or activities. In addition, Knox College is prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its accompanying regulations from so discriminating on the basis of sex.

The College official responsible for coordinating compliance with this Notice of Non-Discrimination is Kimberly K. Schrader, Title IX Coordinator. Any inquiries regarding Title IX or the College's policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator identified below. The Coordinator will be available to meet with or talk to students, staff, and faculty regarding issues relating to this Notice of Non-Discrimination and the College’s policies and procedures.

Title IX Coordinator

Kimberly K. Schrader

Old Jail 12 | Campus Box K-209

337 South Cherry Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone: 309-341-7751

Email: kschrade@knox.edu

Inquiries about the application of Title IX to Knox may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the United States Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, or both. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights for additional information.

Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education-Chicago Office

500 W Madison St., Suite 1475

Chicago, IL 60661-4544

Phone: 312-730-1560

Email: ocr@ed.gov

Inquiries regarding the College’s policies regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) should be directed to either the Vice President for Administrative Services or Director of Disability Support Services identified below.

For Employees:

Administrative Services Center 109 | Campus Box K-200

Human Resources

368 South Prairie Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

Phone: 309-341-7200

Email: hr@knox.edu

For Students:

Director of Disability Support Services

Stephanie Grimes

Umbeck Science and Math Center E111 | Campus Box K183

340 South West Street

Phone: 309-341-7478

Email: sgrimes@knox.edu