Human Resources Assistant

Human Resources Assistant – Professional 2

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Human Resource Assistant position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

Human Resources Assistants are confidential professionals supporting a variety of Human Resources functions. These positions provide supportive responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: recruitment and talent acquisition, employee onboarding, time and labor, employee benefits, compensation and payroll, retirement processing and leave management.

There are currently two (2) available positions. The incumbent will be required to work in‑person, on campus, and may be required to work evenings and weekends as necessary.

• Three (3) years of professional experience at or above the level of an assistant in Human Resources or Payroll
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.

• Human Resources or Payroll experience in state government or public institution of higher education.
• Experience working with human resources/payroll management information systems.
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

Applications should upload a cover letter addressing the qualifications for these positions, current resume and contact information of three professional references to Jazz-HR at:
Human Resources Assistant - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Human Resources Assistant. Applications must be submitted by April 13, 2026.

The Human Resources Assistant is compensated at the Professional 2 salary level in accordance with CSCU Human Resources Policies for Management and Confidential Professional Personnel. The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals;

medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies:
LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860‑465‑5112 or via email at: colemanla.