Full-Time

Faculty HR Associate

Human Resources

Posted on 9/30/2025

Northeastern

Northeastern

51-200 employees

Global research university with co-op education

Compensation Overview

$59.4k - $83.9k/yr

Boston, MA, USA

In Person

Main campus in Boston.

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Knowledge of human resources policies/procedures, programs, and related employment laws
  • Ability to think critically and quickly grasp/apply new concepts
  • Ability to plan or organize work
  • Interpersonal skills to relate well to all kinds of people; communicate information clearly with the appropriate level of detail; build and maintain relationships; and use diplomacy and tact to comfortably defuse tense situations
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office applications [Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word] and ability to use core HR platforms
  • Knowledge and skills typically obtained through a related bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 1 to 3 years of service, preferably in higher education
Responsibilities
  • Manage faculty affairs transactions including job requisitions, visiting appointments, personnel transactions, part-time faculty payment processing, and processing faculty compensation payments and stipends
  • Support the Manager of Faculty HR Administration on all transactions and other faculty needs
  • Work with new faculty hires to complete the I-9 process
  • Assist in maintaining the college’s personnel files and databases
  • Monitor visa and funding expirations, facilitate employment/visa extensions and terminations, and faculty contracts as appropriate
  • Respond to faculty inquiries in their portfolio, requiring comprehensive knowledge of HR policies and procedures
  • Work in partnership with the college, Office of Global Services, and Office of General Counsel to process visas for faculty and part-time lecturers
  • Oversee an efficient intake of materials and coordinate H1B, J1, STEM-OPT, Permanent Resident, and other applications as required
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Workday and Smartsheets is preferred

Northeastern is a global research university focused on experiential learning and discovery. It combines classroom study with professional work through its extensive cooperative education program, allowing students to alternate between academics, paid internships, research, service, and global study in 100 countries. Its approach links education to real-world problems, supported by collaborations across campuses in Boston, Charlotte, Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Toronto, and satellite sites in Burlington and Nahant. The university’s research agenda is use-inspired, addressing health, security, and sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary teams and institutes. Northeastern aims to prepare graduates with practical experience while advancing knowledge to tackle global issues across multiple disciplines.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

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What believers are saying

  • London campus relocated to larger St. Katharine Docks in 2021.
  • Direct undergraduate admissions to London campus boost global enrollment.
  • Global network integrates liberal arts into experiential learning model.

What critics are saying

  • Marymount Manhattan merger fails within 24 months, diluting Boston resources.
  • Spinout failures at Center for Research Innovation cut revenue in 18 months.
  • Brexit visa changes force London campus contraction in 12 months.

What makes Northeastern unique

  • Northeastern University-London earned UK university title on July 13, 2022.
  • First U.S. institution granted English university status by Office for Students.
  • Merged with New College of the Humanities in February 2019 for liberal arts expansion.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

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