Human Resources Support Assistant

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Closing Date:

10/08/2026

Type of Position:

Staff - ClericalNo

Job Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

Policy and Ethics Workers

Summary of Job Duties:

The Student Human Resources Support Assistant works in the University of Arkansas Central Human Resources offices and supports multiple areas of Human Resources. This role helps create a welcoming and professional experience for employees, students, and campus partners and serves as a first point of contact for Human Resources. The position supports various HR functions, including Employee Services, Talent Acquisition, Policy, Benefits, Classification and Compensation, and front desk operations.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

-Serve as the front desk point of contact by greeting visitors, answering phones, responding to general HR inquiries, and directing individuals to appropriate HR teams

-Complete new employee onboarding processes which include the Form I-9

-Provide administrative and clerical support across all areas of Human Resources, including Employee Services, Talent Acquisition, Policy, Benefits, and Classification and Compensation

-Manage the HR email inbox and respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner

-Review, scan, index, and file HR documents in accordance with departmental procedures

-Assist with general project work and other duties as assigned to support Central Human Resources operations

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Currently enrolled as a student at the University of Arkansas

Preferred Qualifications(optional)

• Interest in Human Resources, recruiting, or administrative operations
• Previous customer service or office experience
• Experience using Workday or other HR or administrative systems
• Familiarity with the Handshake student employment platform

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities(optional)

• Strong attention to detail
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with professional telephone etiquette
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of employees, students, and campus partners
• Ability to learn and apply basic human resources policies and procedures
• Ability to perform data entry and assist with simple reporting tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to work in a technology-based environment
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Additional Information:

• Ability to work on Fridays

$15.00Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran StatusSalim Yahaya, HR Coordinator, [email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

No