Boston University

Human Resources Associate

Boston University$90K — $110K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 3 years of HR experience, preferably in compensation or analytics
  • Self-starter with initiative and intellectual curiosity
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Intermediate Excel skills (experience with databases or macros a plus)
  • Experience with ADP is a plus
  • Excellent attention to detail and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Execute year-end compensation process including modeling and data management
  • Assist in year-end compensation management by preparing data and collaborating with the HR team
  • Contribute to compensation budgeting, accruals, and annual audit analytics
  • Maintain HRIS across the employee lifecycle using various applications
  • Collaborate on payroll reconciliation and administration of retirement plans
  • Evaluate and suggest improvements for HR systems efficiency and reporting
  • Support the annual evaluation process and firm-wide training initiatives

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office teamwork from Tuesday to Thursday
  • Opportunity to gain exposure across all aspects of the talent life cycle
  • Annual bonuses based on performance
  • Collaborative team environment with a strong sense of customer service
  • Involvement in varied HR initiatives and programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

This individual will support the Human Resources team with core responsibilities focused on compensation, HRIS/payroll and also provide support to performance management processes and benefits. As part of a 4-person HR team, this individual will gain meaningful exposure across all aspects of the talent life cycle and grow as both an HR specialist and business partner. This role requires a hands-on human resource professional with excellent attention to detail, strong analytics and execution and ability to juggle multiple priorities. The ideal candidate is interested in developing a career in HR, has a strong customer service orientation and thrives in a multi-tasking environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:
  • Tactical execution of year end compensation process including modeling and data management
  • Assist in management of year-end compensation process including data preparation, collaboration within the HR team and supporting end users and running related compensation analyses
  • Play an integral role on compensation budgeting, accruals, annual audit, and all related analytics
  • Responsible for maintaining HRIS across the employee life cycle in both third-party applications and internally developed databases
  • Alongside the benefits manager, collaborate on payroll reconciliation, retirement plan reporting and administration. Assist in annual benefits renewals, trend analysis and management presentations
  • Review of data management and process flows across HR systems with a mind towards improving efficiency and reporting; proactively suggests changes and refinements to improve processes
  • Participate in firm-wide compensation surveys including compilation and submission of compensation data and analytical reporting on results
  • Support HR Business partner in annual evaluation process, performance management, and firm-wide training initiatives
  • Plays a lead role in developing organized workflows around core HR processes
  • Evaluate opportunities to implement AI efficiencies across different HR processes
  • Collaborate and provide backup coverage on recruiting coordination, employee onboarding/offboarding
  • Assist in other HR initiatives and programs as needed

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 3 years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist, compensation, benefits or analytics role
  • Self-starter with intellectual curiosity and demonstrated initiative
  • Strong analytical capabilities and organization skills
  • Strong sense of urgency; ability to execute quickly and efficiently
  • Intermediate Excel skills (experience with excel databases or macros a plus) and demonstrated proficiency with the rest of the Windows environment
  • Experience with ADP a plus
  • Collaborative orientation and team player
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Exceptional interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience handling highly sensitive and confidential matters discreetly and exercising appropriate judgment

Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary range for this job at the time of posting. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Actual base salary pay will be based on several factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Other Details:
  • HMC is operating on a hybrid work model where employees are in the office from Tuesday to Thursday and remote on other days
  • HMC will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Interested candidates should apply online via https://www.hmc.harvard.edu/careers/

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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