Manager of HR Administration

Manager of HR Administration

About the Opportunity

The Manager of HR Administration is the primary owner of human resource operations and business process transactional support across the divisions and Colleges, including but not limited to position management, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, training, and performance development. The Manager collaborates closely and frequently with HR Business Partners, staff, managers, and division leaders. They also serve as the primary liaison with other university HR colleagues and Centers of Excellence on issues related to hiring, data accuracy, benefits, payroll, time tracking, etc. Under the guidance of the Human Resource Business Partners (HRBPs), the manager routinely audits employee data within the portfolio and generates analytical reports and trends to support HR planning activities for business unit leaders and HRBPs.

The Manager of HR Administration is a proactive problem solver and a knowledgeable expert in HR systems as well as division- and college-specific practices. They address issues, identify opportunities for improvement, and propose creative solutions, collaborating with the team to design and implement necessary changes.

The Manager needs a process-oriented mind, thrives when executing tasks, and enjoys creating process documentation, workflows, guides, and resources. They must have exceptional attention to detail and follow-through, be well organized, able to juggle multiple competing priorities, be collaborative with a strong team affinity, and communicate clearly and professionally. The Manager of HR Administration will also supervise HR staff, which requires the ability to provide guidance, support, feedback, coach for performance, and effectively delegate and prioritize tasks to best meet the team's needs.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated analytical skills to read, interpret, and communicate data to inform practices, processes, and aid in decision-making
  

• Ability to translate HR policies, system processes, and best practices into everyday language that managers and staff can understand
  

• Proven ability to effectively work with competing priorities and with an agile, flexible approach. Demonstrated experience implementing process improvements. Well-developed problem-solving skills
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow through skills are essential
  

• Knowledge and skills required for this position are normally obtained from a bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 5-7 years of progressive operational experience, preferably in human resources and/or a leadership role.
  

• Advanced MS Office proficiency, including SharePoint, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and research skills preferred
  

• Workday experience preferred
  

This position is hybrid.

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/Manager-of-HR-Administration_R130535



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