Benefits & HR Support Assistant

Lehighbar; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Above-standard retirement support

Health insurance

Generous leave entitlements

Job summary

Lehigh University’s Human Resources team seeks a detail-oriented HR Assistant to ensure accurate benefits support for faculty and staff from day one. If you enjoy getting details right and helping people navigate workplace benefits, this is a meaningful entry point into higher education HR.

Position S78040 is Grade 7 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $37,190-$44,640 and offers a chance to grow within a centralized HR model at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related experience in admin, HR or benefits support.
• Experience with HRIS or payroll support is a plus.
• Strong data entry with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Process benefits enrollments, changes, and leave requests accurately.
• Maintain employee data in HR systems and support payroll adjustments.
• Assist with compliance audits and document management per policies.
• Serve as first contact for benefits inquiries with clear guidance.
• Contribute to open enrollment and HR events.
• Coordinate leave of absence administration and track balances.
• Prepare and distribute benefits communications to faculty and staff.
• Reconcile benefits invoices with payroll and finance teams.
• Maintain HR records per retention policies.
• Provide administrative support to HR (scheduling, correspondence, inquiries).

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lehigh University’s Human Resources team seeks a detail-oriented HR Assistant to ensure accurate benefits support for faculty and staff from day one. If you enjoy getting details right and helping people navigate workplace benefits, this is a meaningful entry point into higher education HR.

Position S78040 is Grade 7 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $37,190-$44,640 and offers a chance to grow within a centralized HR model at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.