We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Benefits and Payroll team at Simmons College. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for HRIS, Benefits and Payroll, you will be the first point of contact for staff, faculty and students, providing high level client service and operational support. You will contribute to, and foster, the office culture of customer service, collaboration, and professionalism. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in gaining experience in the dynamic fields of Benefits, Payroll and Human Resources.

Responsibilities:

Client Service

• Respond to a high-volume of Human Resource related inquiries via email, walk-in, and phone in a friendly and professional manner
• Manage the new hire onboarding process including the new hire paperwork appointment, I-9 and employment verification process, as well as ensure new hires complete their onboarding tasks in Simmons' HRIS system, Workday
• Process employee paperwork including but not limited to compensations forms, offer letters for adjunct faculty, employment verifications and I-9s, tuition remission, loan forgiveness, exit packages etc.
• Manage the employee offboarding process in Workday including the coordination and mailing of the exit package

Operations

• Distribute correspondences, order supplies, file paperwork, and maintain the presentation of the office and filing/supply room
• Ensure the integrity of the Workday system including new hire and employee termination events
• Manage AVP's calendar and calendar changes that effect the Benefits and Payroll team
• Coordinate and support Benefits and Payroll event planning including room reservations, catering, marketing and communication and onsite support
• Facilitate updates and ensure the Benefits and Payroll intranet website is current
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience with a minimum of 1 year of work experience required
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role preferred
• Experience in Higher Education or Human Resources a plus
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism

Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a resume and cover letter in the Resume/CV section of your application on the 'My Experience' page.

As a College committed to diversity, Simmons encourages applications broadly. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body and curriculum.


To apply, visit https://simmons.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Simmons-Careers/job/Main-Campus---Boston-MA/Administrative-Assistant--Benefits-and-Payroll_R04617

Located in Bostons historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.

We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.