HR Analyst

University of Akron; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Akron is seeking a HR Analyst to manage personnel actions, records, and Workday-based hiring processes from requisition to onboarding. You will ensure compliance with policies and regulations, while supporting payroll deadlines and data accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of HR data management experience, with strong communication and organizational skills. Familiarity with Workday, applicant tracking systems, and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience with a data management system and general office procedures, preferably within a human resources environment.
• Excellent communication, customer service, analytical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Knowledge of higher education structure (preferred).
• Experience with an applicant tracking system (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Use Workday to administer the hiring process from job requisition through onboarding and ensure payroll deadlines.
• Respond to inquiries and provide HR information, serving as first-line Workday support.
• Assist departments with reference/background investigations and coordinate job offers and onboarding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## HR AnalystApply: Akron, Ohio: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR103324**Position Summary**Perform work within the University’s Human Capital Management system (Workday) to administer employee personnel actions, maintain employee personnel records, compensation/classification data and administer the employment function from position request to onboarding in the human resources department. Support the hiring, onboarding, employment, and personnel record keeping process by assuring compliance with federal, state, local, university regulation/policy and collective bargaining agreements.**Essential Functions:*** 50% Use Workday to utilize the online recruiting application, manage business processes including the administration of the hiring process, accurately enter and audit employee personnel actions, personnel and job data information, and meet payroll deadlines. Responsible for the management of the staff employment process from job requisition through onboarding.* 25% Solve problems, respond to inquiries and information requests, and perform troubleshooting duties in relation to a HR Analyst. Perform analysis and ensure accuracy in the management and approval of the employment workflow process. Respond to user needs and applicant inquiries regarding the application and search process. Serve as the first line of support through Workday Help to respond to general HR-related inquiries. Communicate daily with the campus community as well as external organizations.* 20% Assist departments with the administration of reference/background investigations on selected applicants. Coordinate communication between candidates and extend job offers. Submit requests for counter job offer details, if needed. Advise departments when job offers are accepted. Initiate and complete the employment and onboarding process.* 5% Other duties as assigned.# # **Additional Position Information:****Education**: Bachelor’s degree**Required Qualifications:**A minimum of 2 years of work experience working with a data management system and general office procedures, preferably within a human resources environment. Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy at work. Excellent communication, customer service, analytical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills. Ability to meet strict deadlines and strong attention to detail. Experience with Microsoft Office suite.**Preferred Qualifications:**Knowledge of higher education structure. Experience with an applicant tracking system.**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or employer-sponsored work authorization.****Application Instructions:** In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.**Compensation:** The compensation for this position is $47,950 annually.**Application Deadline:** September 28, 2026.