Human Resources Assistant

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

Job no: 504006
Work type: Nonexempt Staff Full-time
Location: Partial Remote, Bethlehem
Categories: Human Resources

Lehigh University's Human Resources team is looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to help ensure that Lehigh's faculty and staff receive accurate, timely benefits support from day one. If you're someone who finds satisfaction in getting the details right and genuinely enjoys helping people navigate their workplace benefits, this role offers a meaningful entry point into higher education HR.

Position Number: S78040

This position is a Grade: 7 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $37,190-$44,640 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll Be Doing

• Processing benefits enrollments, changes, and leave management requests with accuracy and within established timelines
• Maintaining employee data in HR systems and supporting payroll adjustments related to benefits activity
• Assisting with compliance audits and document management to meet federal, state, and university policy requirements
• Serving as a first point of contact for general benefits enquiries, guiding employees through their options with clarity and care
• Contributing to key HR events including open enrollment
• Coordinating leave of absence administration, including tracking employee leave balances and ensuring documentation is complete and current
• Supporting the preparation and distribution of benefits-related communications to faculty and staff across the university
• Reconciling benefits invoices and flagging discrepancies for review in collaboration with payroll and finance teams
• Assisting with the maintenance of HR records in accordance with Lehigh's records retention policies and applicable regulations
• Providing general administrative support to the HR department, including scheduling, correspondence, and responding to routine HR enquiries

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• One to three years of work related experience
• Experience in an administrative, HR, or benefits support role — or demonstrated equivalent capability
• Strong data entry skills with a track record of accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfortable handling sensitive employee information with discretion and confidentiality
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, particularly when explaining complex benefits information to employees
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and standard office productivity tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a structured, compliance-conscious environment like Lehigh's centralized HR model

Why Lehigh

Lehigh University brings together a close-knit academic community in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of its people. As a staff member, you'll have access to generous tuition benefits , above-standard retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and significant leave entitlements, reflecting the University's long-standing investment in its workforce. The HR team operates with a collaborative, service-first culture where your contributions to process accuracy and employee experience have a direct impact on the broader university community.

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh'sAccommodations Specialist .

Special Considerations

• The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

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Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or familial status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University is committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and interested in candidates who seek to contribute tothe university’s mission.

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