Human Resources Administrator

Bennett College is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Human Resources Administrator to support the day-to-day operations of the Office of Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Director of Human Resources and the Office of Human Resources
• Act as the first point of contact for HR, managing and forwarding inquiries to the appropriate persons across the College
• Prepare, organize, process, and maintain HR-related forms, correspondence, reports, personnel documentation, and other records
• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic and physical personnel files in line with College policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Assist with employment-related documentation, including new hire paperwork, personnel action forms, employment changes, separation documentation, and other HR forms
• Monitor HR administrative workflows to ensure required documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time
• Support HR calendars, deadlines, tracking logs, and departmental records
• Prepare routine reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other administrative materials as requested
• Support recruitment and selection administration, including posting positions, maintaining candidate records, scheduling interviews, preparing interview materials, and processing required documentation
• Assist with pre-employment requirements such as background checks, reference documentation, employment eligibility documentation, and other hiring materials
• Coordinate new employee onboarding administration, ensuring required documentation is completed and received
• Assist with onboarding checklists and tracking completion of required new hire activities
• Respond to routine candidate and employee inquiries and route more complex matters to the appropriate HR team member
• Enter, update, and maintain employee information in the College’s HRIS and other HR systems
• Help ensure the accuracy and completeness of employee data and personnel records
• Support periodic audits of employee files and HRIS records
• Assist with tracking employee changes, including hires, transfers, promotions, status changes, leaves, and separations
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems for efficient HR information retrieval
• Provide administrative assistance with benefits enrollment, employee communications, and benefits-related documentation
• Track required employment documentation, certifications, acknowledgments, and other compliance-related materials
• Support preparation of documentation for internal reviews, audits, and regulatory requirements
• Assist with maintaining employee policy acknowledgments and required HR documentation
• Protect confidentiality and security of employee information; exercise discretion with sensitive matters
• Assist the Director of Human Resources with special projects, process improvements, and departmental initiatives
• Help develop, organize, and maintain HR forms, templates, procedures, and administrative resources
• Assist with preparation for employee meetings, HR programs, trainings, and College events
• Identify administrative inefficiencies and recommend improvements to organization, documentation, and workflow
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 0–2 years of administrative, human resources, office, or related professional experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of basic human resources principles, practices, and terminology
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive employee information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines with accuracy
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Ability to learn and effectively use HRIS, applicant tracking, and other administrative systems
• Strong customer service orientation; ability to interact professionally with employees, candidates, managers, and external contacts
• Ability to follow established procedures while recognizing when to escalate an issue to the Director of Human Resources
• Ability to work independently and also function effectively as part of a small HR team
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, professionalism, and service

Technologies

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• HRIS
• Applicant tracking

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship, work-study, or professional experience in human resources or an administrative office environment
• Experience working with an HRIS, applicant tracking system, or other database-driven system
• Familiarity with basic employment practices, personnel administration, or HR processes