Onboarding Specialist, Human Resources

This position will be a key contributor in orienting newly hired employees to Boston University. The Onboarding Specialist will provide a seamless new hire experience by using timely communication of the progress and next steps in the hiring and onboarding process. They will also present New Employee Orientation and act as a resource to new hires. They will offer a streamlined onboarding process for newly hired employees in partnership with HR Operation, Organizational Development & Learning, Benefits, Improving with You performance management team and Employee Relations (ER) Partners. The Onboarding Specialist will offer support and guidance to hiring managers and assigned business and academic units. They will collaborate with the Recruitment and Staffing teams to support the University's overall talent recruitment and retention strategy.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills and high EQ.
• Ability to embrace a dynamic work environment and handle changing priorities with ease.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and proactively adapt to evolving circumstances.
• Excellent customer experience and service.
• Demonstrate initiative and anticipate needs.
• Familiarity with SAP, Silkroad Recruiting and Onboarding portal preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement creative solutions to complex challenges.

Required Experience

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of training, education, and relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 1-3 years of professional level experience in HR operations, preferably in a higher education setting.