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- $37,190 - $44,640 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
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Lehigh University —Bethlehem, PA
- $37,190 - $44,640 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Retirement plan
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- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Office
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Human Resources Assistant

Lehigh University -
Bethlehem, PA

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Job Details

Full-time
$37,190 - $44,640 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Benefits from day one

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
High school diploma or GED
Quality data entry

Full Job Description

Job no: 504006
Work type: Nonexempt Staff Full-time
Location: Partial Remote, Bethlehem
Categories: Human Resources

Lehigh University's Human Resources team is looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to help ensure that Lehigh's faculty and staff receive accurate, timely benefits support from day one. If you're someone who finds satisfaction in getting the details right and genuinely enjoys helping people navigate their workplace benefits, this role offers a meaningful entry point into higher education HR.

Position Number: S78040

This position is a Grade: 7 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $37,190-$44,640 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

What You'll Be Doing

Processing benefits enrollments, changes, and leave management requests with accuracy and within established timelines
Maintaining employee data in HR systems and supporting payroll adjustments related to benefits activity
Assisting with compliance audits and document management to meet federal, state, and university policy requirements
Serving as a first point of contact for general benefits enquiries, guiding employees through their options with clarity and care
Contributing to key HR events including open enrollment
Coordinating leave of absence administration, including tracking employee leave balances and ensuring documentation is complete and current
Supporting the preparation and distribution of benefits-related communications to faculty and staff across the university
Reconciling benefits invoices and flagging discrepancies for review in collaboration with payroll and finance teams
Assisting with the maintenance of HR records in accordance with Lehigh's records retention policies and applicable regulations
Providing general administrative support to the HR department, including scheduling, correspondence, and responding to routine HR enquiries

What You'll Bring

High School Diploma or GED
One to three years of work related experience
Experience in an administrative, HR, or benefits support role — or demonstrated equivalent capability
Strong data entry skills with a track record of accuracy and attention to detail
Comfortable handling sensitive employee information with discretion and confidentiality
Clear written and verbal communication skills, particularly when explaining complex benefits information to employees
Familiarity with HRIS platforms and standard office productivity tools
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a structured, compliance-conscious environment like Lehigh's centralized HR model

Why Lehigh

Lehigh University brings together a close-knit academic community in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of its people. As a staff member, you'll have access to generous tuition benefits, above-standard retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and significant leave entitlements, reflecting the University's long-standing investment in its workforce. The HR team operates with a collaborative, service-first culture where your contributions to process accuracy and employee experience have a direct impact on the broader university community.

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

Special Considerations

The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Advertised: August 13, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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