2025-2026 Housing Central, Student Human Resources Assistant

Job Summary

This Human Resources Student Assistant position provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Housing and Residential Experience (HRE) Human Resources team. The role facilitates HR processes for student and temporary staff, assists with onboarding and compliance, maintains confidential records and reports, supports the implementation of Federal Work Study initiatives, and contributes to event planning and payroll coordination. Through proactive communication and detail-oriented assistance, the position plays a key role in fostering a smooth and efficient HR experience within HRE. Act as an administrative liaison between prospective and current employees and the Housing and Residential Experience HR team, managing responses to inquiries received in the HRE HR shared inbox and escalating issues as appropriate.

• Assist the team in onboarding Student Assistants and Temporary Appointment candidates.
• Provide proactive follow-up and support to candidates throughout the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition into their roles.
• Support the implementation of Federal Work Study (FWS) within Housing & Residential Experience.
• Assist with updating FWS and student job openings each academic year, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university requirements.
• Maintain and organize confidential HR files and records, ensuring compliance with FIU policies and federal / state regulations.
• Assist in keeping HRE HR reports up to date with all HR actions, such as the Hiring Status Report and the Access and Termination Report, supporting the team in accurate and timely record maintenance.
• Provide support to the HR team during biweekly payroll processing by sending communication reminders, reviewing requests, and coordinating with the Payroll department as needed.
• Assist in coordinating and hosting employee events, supporting logistical planning and ensuring a positive experience for all attendees.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are logically related to the position and that support the HR Manager and HR Specialist in achieving departmental goals.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Who May Apply

Work Schedule

Advertised Salary

$15.50 / hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.

Student Background Checks

Extended Background Check may be required if the job includes duties involving sensitive roles or certain settings. Details are provided in the official disclosures.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active / valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume / curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume / curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Disclosures

Clery Notice : In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, FIU provides information on crime statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, and related issues. The FIU Annual Security report is available online. To obtain a paper copy, visit the FIU Police Department at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199.

Pay Transparency : FIU will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay. For nondiscrimination inquiries, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility.

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