About The Opportunity

The Human Resources Assistant completes HR transactions and provides HR operations and business process support across all the division’s human resources activities, including position management, recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, and compliance. The HR Assistant interacts with the division's faculty and staff, answering inquiries and directing them to resources.

This is a fixed-term, benefits eligible role expected to run through March 1, 2027 but may be extended depending on business needs. This role will be hybrid with regular on-site days at Marymount Manhattan College expected.

Responsibilities

New Hire Support: Acting as the primary point of contact when onboarding new hires, including new hire communications and I-9s; Serving as a knowledgeable resource for hiring managers, guiding them through divisional hiring and onboarding practices
Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service by responding to inquiries from staff and managers as appropriate, directing employees to the appropriate HR Business Partner or university HR contact as needed
Transactional Support: Offboarding transactions and communications: Executing transactions in Workday
Records/Reporting: Maintaining personnel files and records. Assisting with keeping unit staffing budgets up to date. Retrieving, organizing, and compiling data as requested; routinely auditing data for accuracy; running reports as needed
Other: Assisting with administrative tasks as needed. Providing event and logistical support with training and engagement activities.

Qualifications

Effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills, particularly listening.
Effective organization, planning and time management to follow through on committments
Critical thinking: ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of approaches to problems
Ability to perform business transactions with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to develop and maintain workplace relationships built on collaboration, integrity and discretion
Collaboration & service orientation: ability and willingness to look for ways to help people.
Previous experience with ADP systems and Workday is strongly preferred.
Bachelors degree and 1-2 years experience within HR is strongly preferred.

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.

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

$25.71 - $35.35

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.

Northeastern University

Vacatures

Human Resources Assistant