Harvard University

Harvard University

Human Resources Assistant, HBS Human Resources

Boston, MA, United States · Mid

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About the role

  • Are you looking to start or expand your career in Human Resources?
  • Do you thrive in a collaborative, creative, and service-focused team environment?
  • As a key member of the HR team, you will serve as a welcoming first point of contact for the department while supporting events, communications, learning and development programs, financial and administrative processes, and employee recognition initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Front Desk & Office Administration: coordinate HR events, serve as a welcoming and professional front-facing representative of HBS Human Resources in-person and on the phone, maintain departmental calendar and supplies.
  • Financial administration support: process invoices, perform weekly financial sweeps, work with HBS Financial Office to resolve issues.
  • support additional HR projects and initiatives as needed, often acting as a backup to others.
  • coordinate HR events, serve as a welcoming and professional front-facing representative of HBS Human Resources in-person and on the phone, maintain departmental calendar and supplies.
  • Financial administration support:
  • process invoices, perform weekly financial sweeps, work with HBS Financial Office to resolve issues.
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
  • 3+ years of experience in administrative support role(s) is required.

Nice to have

  • We may conduct candidate interviews virtually (phone and/or via Zoom) and/or in-person for this role.
  • A cover letter is required to be considered for this opportunity.

Skills

  • The ideal candidate will bring:
  • A strong commitment to confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
  • A customer-service mindset and a commitment to providing a high level of service to colleagues, employees, visitors, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior experience with content management applications is helpful.
  • Familiarity with databases and search techniques is helpful.
  • Ability and willingness to learn new systems, processes, and technologies quickly.
  • Proficiency with Canva.
  • Additional Information
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week (overtime eligible)
  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • Harvard Business School, located on a 40-acre campus in Boston, was founded in 1908 as part of Harvard University.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
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