Recruitment/Posting Title HCM Specialist I Posting Number 25TM0059 Department UHR- Human Capital Management 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. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees 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 an HCM Specialist I for the University Human Resources. Serves as a resource and assists in the administration of salary/compensation programs and actions for approximately 29,000 faculty and staff.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Initiates, calculates, reviews, completes data input, and implements individual salary and data actions for faculty and staff from hire through termination. Reviews documentation for compliance with federal and state regulations, university policy, and bargaining units’ contracts. Troubleshoots clients’ salary, payroll, and access issues. Resolves problems and provides customer service with clear, thoughtful, and considerate responses to salary related inquiries. Inputs data and ensures that all compensation/salary/status actions are processed accurately. Collaborates with the Payroll Department to complete weekly payroll processing. Monitors workflow to ensure the completion of tasks within deadlines. Maintains and updates all databases and programs needed to execute the actions and track and report on activities. Researches, analyzes, and provides internal and external reporting. Participates in the development and implementation of training for clients. Assists with formal and ad hoc total compensation, salary, and HR benchmarking reporting. Assists with coordinating and processing contract implementations, merit implementations, and other mass implementations. Ensures good customer service and the confidentiality of work, databases, and communications. Reviews, updates, and creates new procedures for work and to preserve confidentiality of work. Runs reports, tracks data, reviews, and works to ensure accurate implementations within deadlines. Completes special projects as assigned. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 40 Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Position Salary Up to $57,000 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Salaried 12 Month