Perform a wide range of clerical and general office duties including those of a confidential nature. Serve as the initial source of information for customers of the PeopleLink Service Center as well as the general University community to resolve client inquiries and issues related to Benefits, Employee Events, Employee Data, Payroll & Time Entry, and other defined inquiry categories. Respond to inquiries displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the department's offerings and policies. Escalate inquiries or issues requiring additional research or input to the appropriate PeopleLink or other resource including those within HR or any other area (IT, Payroll Operations, Budget, Bursar, Registrar, etc). Maintain and monitor benefits enrollment procedures; review personnel action requests and forms for faculty, administrative, clerical, technical, service and research staff to identify new enrollments, changes, promotions and terminations; verify eligibility/ineligibility for benefits. Customize and/or compose letters in response to internal and external requests for information for supervisor's review and approval. Perform other general word processing duties. Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets. Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student and/or casual employees. Hire new students and assist with hiring of casual employees.
