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Human Resources Administrative Assistant

University of Southern Mississippi

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Compensation
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Location
Hattiesburg, MS
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Human Resources Administrative Assistant supports the University of Southern Mississippi’s HR operations as a first point of contact for visitors, employees, and departments. The role provides administrative and customer service support for personnel actions, employee records, onboarding, HR systems, and general office needs. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceFront Desk SupportHR AdministrationEmployee Records ManagementE-Verify

Qualifications

U.S. Work Authorization Without Sponsorship

Full job description

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

This position supports Human Resources operations by serving as the first point of contact for visitors, employees, and departments. The role provides administrative and customer service support that helps ensure accurate processing of personnel actions and maintenance of employee records. This position contributes to efficient HR operations by supporting onboarding activities, maintaining HR systems, and assisting with general office needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide front-desk and administrative support by greeting visitors, answering and routing telephone calls, directing individuals to appropriate offices or staff, and assisting employees with completion of new hire paperwork, including I-9 and tax forms.

  • Coordinate incoming HR Operations paperwork by reviewing documents for accuracy, verifying student enrollment when required, matching PAFs with hiring documentation and background checks, logging submissions in tracking systems, and distributing materials for data entry.

  • Respond to HR-related inquiries from university employees, departments, and the general public by providing accurate, timely, and customer-focused information.

  • Update employee records by processing name and address changes in SOAR and Enroll Blue in accordance with university procedures.

  • Administer employment verification processes by managing E-Verify submissions, verifying Selective Service registration when applicable, and completing employment verifications for current and former employees. Respond to inquiries from governmental agencies in a timely and professional manner.

  • Perform other duties as assigned in support of HR Operations.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,948 open Administrative Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$48–64K/yr234 salary ranges
  • US median$19–23/hr878 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 14 open Administrative Assistant jobs in Mississippi and 1,948 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Administrative Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (960 postings).
Education
116 of the 1,948 open Administrative Assistant jobs (6%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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