Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Wyoming. Our community thrives on the contributions of talented and driven individuals who share in our mission, vision, and values. If your expertise and experience align with the goals of our institution, we would be thrilled to hear from you. We encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our vibrant campus community today!

Why Choose Us?

At the University of Wyoming, we value our employees and invest in their success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits include:

Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan.
Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs.
Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure.
Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth.
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources.
At the University of Wyoming, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching workplace. To learn more about what we offer, please refer to UW’s Benefits Summary.

JOB TITLE:

Human Resources & I-9 Compliance Specialist

JOB PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, assist the designated Human Resources unit by coordinating and implementing activities related to the University's I-9, onboarding, and work authorization compliance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide high level of customer service by assisting employees and managers with various HR inquiries.
Provide front desk assistance to walk-in, phone, and email customers. Direct customers to the specific HR units of specialty.
Primary contact in I-9 completion, processing and compliance.
Provide policy review, data validation, data entry and business process review and approvals in various HR systems.
Maintain a variety of tracking spreadsheets. Enter/modify a variety of employment data for I9s, Visas, background check systems, and in the HCM application.
Generate and reconcile a variety of reports, queries, and research.
Help customers troubleshoot, system, application, and other issues.
Advise supervisors and stakeholders by providing information and details on compliance. Review and recommend business process updates aligning with continuous improvement.
Perform research and analysis in support of the unit in order to resolve problems and/or issues and recommend solutions.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist with other special projects as assigned.
Assist other HR units when necessary.
Participate in specialized training and orientations as needed.
COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability
Analysis/Problem Identification
Attention to Detail
Collaboration
Consistency
Integrity
Judgement
Negotiation
Quality Orientation
Resilience
Sensitivity
Service Orientation
Tenacity
Work Prioritization & Management
WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus and have regular, predictable attendance.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Current and future sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.