HR Operations & Onboarding Coordinator

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Harvard University Central Administration is seeking an HR Coordinator to support the employee lifecycle, onboarding, offboarding, and HR operations. You will work with HR Consultants and payroll interfaces to ensure a smooth employee experience.

This two-year, time-limited role emphasizes collaboration, data handling, and maintaining HRIS records across PeopleSoft, Smart Recruiters, and Aurora. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred or equivalent office experience.
• Three or more years of related experience in a customer service focused environment.
• Experience with multiple technologies and data handling.
• Ability to handle questions with poise, tact, discretion, confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail, initiative and follow-through.
• Highly organized, able to perform tasks accurately and on time.
• Strong writing, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• On/Offboarding logistics and HR data management.
• Intake: answer questions, schedule meetings, and manage HR inbox.
• HRIS/Payroll: manage position tracking, posting, and reporting.
• Draft letters and separation documents; support escalation.
• Program administration: unemployment claims and summer youth programs.
• Maintain internal HR processes and documentation.
• HR communications and engagement: draft communications and support events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

College degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Smart Recruiters

Aurora

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Job description

Harvard University Central Administration is seeking an HR Coordinator to support the employee lifecycle, onboarding, offboarding, and HR operations. You will work with HR Consultants and payroll interfaces to ensure a smooth employee experience.

This two-year, time-limited role emphasizes collaboration, data handling, and maintaining HRIS records across PeopleSoft, Smart Recruiters, and Aurora. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.