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HR Excellence Specialist


Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 23 - 32
Posted: 14 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Opportunity

This job description isintended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this isnot intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.


JOB SUMMARY


The HR Excellence Specialist provides training and support to all employees in response to Workday inquiries. The Specialist is an expert who provides assistance to users in all areas of transaction processing building capabilities and helping users become more skilled and self-sufficient.

You will be required to work on campus 4 days per week and 1 day remote.


This is a 6 month fixed-term position. The role is expected to be on-campus 4 days a week (remote on Wednesdays)


Qualifications:


Knowledge of HRIT/HR processes programs and Workday in order to provide Tier 1 level support. High level of accuracy and excellent attention to detail and ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced environment. Ability to explain processes and policies in a clear concise manner while coaching users. Able to audit and analyze Workday data to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Effective communication interpersonal and organizational skills. Knowledge and skills required for this position are normally acquired through the completion of an Associates degree or equivalent with one or more years of relevant work. Bachelors degree preferred.


Responsibilities:


1) Answer phone calls and resolve ServiceNow tickets: Review research and resolve tickets on assigned Workday topics in ServiceNow from end users. Maintain a log of routine issues/questions that will provide trends to the HR Excellence Supervisor. These will be reviewed with the Knowledge Manager to aid in identifying and addressing knowledge gaps. The HR Excellent Specialists will regularly audit and analyze Workday data to ensure accuracy and integrity.


2) Review and approve appropriate operational business processes in Workday.

Review and load EIB files into Workday (Student hires Auto term process Hires Additional payments). Manage I-9 reporting.


3) Provide Workday training to all end users (local HR Managers and Employees).

The HR Excellence Specialists will train and coach all end users to include new local HR personnel and other HR colleagues on Workday processes. Training may be conducted in a group setting or one-on-one.


4) Participate in special projects.

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 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.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

106H

Expected Hiring Range:

$23.37 - $32.14

With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.


Required Experience:

IC


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Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global, experiential, research university built on a tradition of engagement with the world.

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