HR Operations Coordinator - Onboarding & Data Insights

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University is seeking an HR Coordinator in Cambridge to support onboarding, payroll interfaces, and HR operations within the Central Administration. The role focuses on providing a positive employee experience and ensuring smooth HR processes across departments.

You will collaborate with the HR Consulting team, manage intake inquiries, maintain HRIS data, generate reports, and assist with annual salary processes.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting HR operations and employee lifecycle processes.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and data reporting.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding logistics, including eligibility checks and payroll setup.
• Answer questions from managers and staff; manage meeting scheduling and interviews.
• Maintain HRIS data in PeopleSoft, Aurora, and reporting systems; generate census reports.
• Prepare letters and documents, including title changes, extensions, and separation drafts.
• Administer unemployment claims, extended part-time employee programs, and Harvard-wide programs.

Skills

HR Operations

Onboarding

Payroll

HRIS

Reporting

Dashboarding

Tools

PeopleSoft

Smart Recruiters

Aurora

QlikView

Job description

Harvard University is seeking an HR Coordinator in Cambridge to support onboarding, payroll interfaces, and HR operations within the Central Administration. The role focuses on providing a positive employee experience and ensuring smooth HR processes across departments.

You will collaborate with the HR Consulting team, manage intake inquiries, maintain HRIS data, generate reports, and assist with annual salary processes.