Faculty HR Associate

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

The College of Science at Northeastern University seeks a Faculty Human Resources Associate who will provide administrative and operational support for a variety of HR functions including hiring onboarding employee transactions compliance and personnel records management. This temporary position serves as a key resource to managers faculty and staff by helping ensure HR processes are completed accurately efficiently and in compliance with university policies.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and hiring activities including requisition management offer preparation and onboarding coordination for postdoctoral research associates and part-time faculty within the College of Science
• Serve as a point of contact for new hires and assist managers throughout the hiring and onboarding process
• Process and track HR transactions related to appointments employee changes and separations including coordinating visa-related employment activities.
• Support requests for academic visitors (visiting faculty scholars and students)
• Coordinate compliance-related activities including employment verification and required documentation
• Maintain accurate personnel records and assist with HR reporting and data management
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries and collaborate with University HR partners to resolve issues
• Assist with temporary staffing special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• One to three years of professional experience in human resources administration or a related field; preferably within a higher education setting
• Strong organizational communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR information systems such as Workday
• Familiarity with recruitment onboarding employee lifecycle processes and international hiring or visa processes preferred.

Additional Information: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position will not be sponsored for a work visa.

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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 for more information.

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.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

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