Temp HR Associate: Onboarding & Hiring

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking a Temporary Human Resources Associate to support HR functions for the College of Science. This role assists with hiring, onboarding, employee transactions, compliance, and records management, serving as a resource to managers, faculty, and staff.

The position emphasizes accurate, timely HR processing, confidentiality, and collaboration with University HR partners to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of HR or administrative experience; higher-ed preferred.
• Demonstrated confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS like Workday; familiarity with visa processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and hiring activities, including requisition management and onboarding coordination.
• Coordinate onboarding for postdocs and part-time faculty.
• Process HR transactions for appointments, changes, and separations; assist visa-related activities.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and assist HR reporting.
• Respond to inquiries and collaborate with University HR to resolve issues.
• Assist with temporary staffing and special projects as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Customer service

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northeastern University is seeking a Temporary Human Resources Associate to support HR functions for the College of Science. This role assists with hiring, onboarding, employee transactions, compliance, and records management, serving as a resource to managers, faculty, and staff.

The position emphasizes accurate, timely HR processing, confidentiality, and collaboration with University HR partners to resolve issues.