Human Resources Assistant and Wellness Program Coordinator

Job Summary

Virginia Wesleyan University is seeking a Human Resources Assistant to perform a variety of administrative, technical, and professional tasks in support of the various functions of the Human Resources Office while maintaining a very high degree of confidentiality.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Human Resources by filing, scanning, copying, and other administrative tasks, as needed.
• Coordinate the Wellness Program in Health Advocate by monitoring the budget, arranging events, attending meetings, sending out information to employees and coordinating the quarterly and grand prizes.
• Recruiting, to include job posting and monitoring of applicants.
• Onboarding of new hires, by distributing and collecting paperwork, and adding confidential information to the University systems.
• Offboarding of exiting employees.
• Employee benefit administration including health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, long term care, retirement accounts, flexible spending health and dependent care accounts.
• Assist employees with questions and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist with institutional and departmental initiatives associated with human resources.
• Prepare, maintain, and monitor employee files, employment agreements, financial records, statements, and institutional contracts.
• Distribution and monitoring of Employee Performance Evaluations.
• Work closely with all divisions, including Academic Affairs, Advancement, Campus Life and Operations, Enrollment, Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Office of the President.
• Other administrative duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree. Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Human Resources office environment, Higher Ed experience, a plus.
• Experience using HRIS Software. ADP or Oracle Cloud experience, preferred.
• Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

About Virginia Wesleyan University

Virginia Wesleyan University (vwu.edu) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, VWU annually enrolls more than 5,000  learners in all programs in all locations, including nearly 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs. Students thrive in average class sizes of 12, and nearly 90 percent of new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation. Through its Environmental Guiding Principles, the University incorporates a commitment to sustainability in every aspect of campus life. VWU is an inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation and the world.

Location

Virginia Wesleyan has often been defined by its desirable and unique location in Coastal Virginia. Located in Virginia Beach, the University is just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful 300-acre park-like campus. The area is home to a host of business, governmental, and cultural institutions, as well as rich historical and natural resources. Nestled in the heart of one of Virginia’s largest metropolitan areas, Virginia Wesleyan is physically insulated from the bustle of the city traffic, and yet the vast resources of its surrounding urban area are easily accessible. Our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy beaches, and rich history. Learn more at  visitvirginiabeach.com/explore.

Statement Of Non-Discrimination

Virginia Wesleyan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, the presence of non-job-related medical disability, or any other legally protected status.