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Location: Albany, NY Category: Research Foundation Careers Posted On: Thu Dec 4 2025 Job Description:

Description of Duties:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Associate to join our team in the Research Foundation Human Resources Office. This position plays a vital role in managing employment transactions, supporting compliance, and delivering exceptional HR services to Research Foundation employees and Hiring Managers. The HR Associate will also assist with international onboarding, recruitment, and training initiatives, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employment Transactions: Manage onboarding and classification for Research Foundation employees, independent contractors, and fellows; ensure compliance with I-9 and E-Verify requirements; as well as complete payroll computations.
• Compliance & Audits: Stay current on HR and payroll regulations; prepare audit materials; support HR/payroll initiatives.
• International Onboarding: Verify employment eligibility; determine tax status and treaty eligibility for non-U.S. citizens; provide guidance on visa-related processes (J-1, OPT, STEM OPT).
• Time & Attendance: Provide guidance and monitoring on time and attendance.
• Recruitment Support: Serve as backup for job postings, advertising, and search administration.
• Training & Education: Deliver training on RF employment processes and policies

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree, and three years of experience in Human Resource OR in lieu of degree, seven years of experience in Human Resource.
• At least 2 years of related onboarding experience
• At least 2 years of related payroll experience
• Able to utilize a variety of technologies such as HRIS systems, Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Teams, JotForm, Adobe, PeopleSoft etc.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex regulations. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to perform calculations such as salary conversions by percentage. Example. Full time equivalencies, calculating retroactive payments and overpayments.
• Able to multi-task in a deadline driven environment with strong detail orientation.
• Strong customer skills and ability to facilitate difficult conversations.
• Able to develop and conduct training.
• Able to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Higher Education
• Experience working for a Non-profit or Research Organization
• Experience working with Oracle

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $63,000-68,000 (DOE)

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three-year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"):http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, criminal record, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status with respect to receiving public assistance, domestic violence victim status, a disabled, special, recently separated, active duty wartime, campaign badge, Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance. The University at Albany offers a variety of performing arts, world class libraries, and competitive sporting events.