HR Associate
- Employer
- Northeastern University
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Dec 26, 2024
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Human Resources (HR)
- Employment Level
- Mid-Level
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
HR Associate
About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY:
The HR Associate provides expertise and guidance to managers and staff on a wide range of human resources functions in support of their portfolio, including but not limited to, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, position management, training, performance development and compliance practices for full-time, part-time, temporary, and international employment. The Associate works closely with HR Business Partners, Staff, Managers and University HR colleagues to resolve issues related to hiring, data accuracy, benefits, payroll, compliance, time tracking, etc.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong customer service orientation, a proactive mindset, and a passion for working collaboratively with different teams.
This position is based in Boston and qualifies for a hybrid work arrangement. The HR Associate will report to the Manager of HR Administration.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge and skills typically obtained through a related
bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Atleast 3-5 years of human resources experience
- Knowledge of human resources policies/procedures, programs and
related employment laws.
- Ability to think critically and quickly apply new
concepts
- Proven ability to effectively work with competing priorities
and with an agile, flexible approach
- Strong customer service skills, with the ability to handle
sensitive information, work effectively with all levels of the
organization, and resolve issues in a professional and timely
manner.
- Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and follow
though skills are essential
- Proven ability in performing tasks with a high degree of
accuracy and efficiency
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Advanced MS Office proficiency, including SharePoint,
spreadsheet, database, presentation.
- Ability to learn new technology and systems quickly and apply
them to daily tasks
- Workday experience preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Act as the primary point of contact when onboarding new hires,
including new hire communications and I9s
- Execute Workday transactions including offers, job changes,
compensation changes, and terminations
- Serving as a knowledgeable resource for managers, guiding them
through position management, hiring, onboarding, job changes, and
other processes
- Identify training and resource gaps, help devise and deliver
training and other resources needed; identify opportunities for
process improvement
- Proactively and routinely conduct data audits and remedy data
errors
- Provide excellent customer service by responding to inquiries
from staff and managers as appropriate, directing employees to the
appropriate HR Business Partner as needed
- Independently manage the hiring of temporary non-student
workers
- Maintaining personnel files and records
- Providing event and logistical support with training and
engagement activities
- Retrieving, organizing, and compiling data as
requested
- Participate in a variety of special projects, initiatives and
other assignments that improve the candidate experience, employee
experience and/or the level of services delivered to the
University
Position Type
Human Resources
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/HR-Associate_R130652
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Company
Northeastern University, nationally recognized for its cooperative education program, is a private, non-sectarian university located in the heart of historic Boston, Massachusetts. It is an integral part of the city's thriving educational and cultural life, is dedicated to excellence in research and scholarship, and highly committed to individual and community needs. Northeastern is dedicated to fostering gender equity, cultural and ethnic diversity among its faculty and staff, and is proud of its diverse student/resident population.
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