Onboarding & Workday HR Specialist

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Public transit pass

Fitness center access

Childcare support

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking an HR Specialist to support onboarding for faculty and staff, guiding new hires through forms and I-9 documentation while resolving inquiries and processing Workday transactions.

The role partners with departments, analyzes Workday reports, and coordinates weekly onboarding sessions in a hybrid Pittsburgh setting, 37.5 hours weekly. Strong communication, confidentiality, and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• Education and experience as described: Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years HR experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Experience with Workday or HRIS is preferred.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Prior higher education experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and approve Workday transactions for onboarding and I-9.
• Generate and analyze Workday reports to monitor Form I-9 completion.
• Communicate onboarding requirements to new hires and departments.
• Serve as primary contact for HR and Workday questions.
• Troubleshoot system issues in ServiceNow.
• Coordinate weekly onboarding sessions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Prioritization

Stakeholder management

Critical thinking

Active listening

Attention to detail

MS Office

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or related field

Tools

Workday

ServiceNow

Microsoft Office

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University is seeking an HR Specialist to support onboarding for faculty and staff, guiding new hires through forms and I-9 documentation while resolving inquiries and processing Workday transactions.

The role partners with departments, analyzes Workday reports, and coordinates weekly onboarding sessions in a hybrid Pittsburgh setting, 37.5 hours weekly. Strong communication, confidentiality, and customer service are essential.