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HR Data Entry Processor, Human Resources
- Minnesota, United States
- Staff FT Nonexempt
Title: HR Data Entry Processor, Human Resources
VP Area: VP of Strategy and Chief of Staff
Department: Human Resources
Position Compensation: $22.50- $24.00/hour
Location: University Campus - St. Paul, Minnesota
Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.
Position Summary:
The HR Data Entry Processor is responsible for accurately entering, updating, and maintaining employee information in Human Resources systems. This role supports HR Benefits operations by ensuring data integrity, timely processing of personnel transactions, and strict confidentiality of sensitive employee records.
Key Responsibilities:
• Data Entry: Accurately enter, update, and maintain high volumes of employee records in HRIS and related systems, including hires, terminations, job changes, and compensation updates, while meeting established timelines and quality standards.
• Data Accuracy: Verify employee data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to entry, and conduct routine audits to identify, research, and resolve discrepancies.
• Compliance: Maintain organized, secure digital employee records in accordance with company policies and confidentiality requirements.
• Onboarding Support: Support onboarding processes by ensuring required documentation is complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Department Communication: Respond to internal requests for employee data in a timely and professional manner while maintaining strict confidentiality. Cross train in department inbox management and front desk responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned
Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students, all employees act as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students in growing intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to mature in their faith.
Qualifications:
Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting process driven workflows, including entering, validating, and maintaining confidential data across multiple systems while meeting established deadlines.
• Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ, reflect His character in all interactions, and faithfully uphold and embrace Northwestern’s mission, Doctrinal Statement and Declaration of Christian Community
Nice to Have:
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in human resources, payroll, academic administration, or a similar office environment.
• Experience working with enterprise systems or databases (e.g., HRIS, data management, student information systems, financial systems, or applicant tracking systems).
• Experience in a postsecondary organization.
Key Skills:
• Strategic, Critical & Systems Thinking – Understands organizational context, interdependencies, and the “big picture”; navigates ambiguity and evaluates complex situations to make sound decisions following established procedures and escalating issues appropriately.
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately, including FERPA regulations.
• Communication Skills – Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication, including clear documentation, editing, and effective interpersonal communication that is kind and clear.
• Organization, Detail Orientation & Technical Proficiency – Manages time and priorities effectively, completes tasks with accuracy, follows workflows, and uses intermediate to advanced technology to complete and improve processes as well as learn new systems quickly. Able to prioritize and meet deadlines with strong attention to detail, managing multiple projects and deadlines at a time.
• Professional Reliability & Independence – Works well independently and collaboratively, demonstrates initiative, meets deadlines, and maintains high standards of professionalism.
• Background Check: Must pass initial and ongoing background checks as a condition of employment.
Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.
All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.