HR Benefits Assistant — Partial Remote

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

Job summary

Lehigh University seeks a detail-oriented HR Assistant to ensure accurate, timely benefits support for faculty and staff in Bethlehem. You will handle enrollments, data entry, and inquiries with a focus on precision and confidentiality.

Join Lehigh's Human Resources team to contribute to compliance, open enrollment activities, and payroll-related benefits adjustments within a collaborative, service-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related experience in admin, HR, or benefits support.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information confidentially.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to explain benefits plainly.

Responsibilities

• Process benefits enrollments, changes, and leave requests accurately and timely.
• Maintain employee data in HR systems and support payroll adjustments.
• Assist with compliance audits and document management per policies.
• Serve as a first point of contact for benefits inquiries and guidance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Written and verbal communication

Discretion and confidentiality

Multitasking

HRIS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Lehigh University seeks a detail-oriented HR Assistant to ensure accurate, timely benefits support for faculty and staff in Bethlehem. You will handle enrollments, data entry, and inquiries with a focus on precision and confidentiality.

Join Lehigh's Human Resources team to contribute to compliance, open enrollment activities, and payroll-related benefits adjustments within a collaborative, service-focused environment.