Human Resources Business Partner Associate

Job Description

HR Business Partner Associate Position Overview 

This is an early-career HR role designed for someone who wants to build a strong foundation in Human Resources while gaining exposure to strategic HR Business Partner work. 

The HR Business Partner Associate is a highly operational, execution-focused role within the Employee Experience and Organizational Development team. You will own and support core HR processes, including hiring operations, onboarding, HR systems, reporting, and program coordination. 

While this role is hands-on and detail-driven, it offers a clear pathway into an HR Business Partner career track through direct partnership with senior HR leaders and exposure to employee relations, workforce analytics, and organizational initiatives. 

 

What You’ll Do 

• Execute end-to-end hiring operations, including offer letters, approvals, and onboarding coordination 

• Manage background checks, pre-employment steps, and new hire logistics to ensure a smooth employee experience 

• Partner with Senior HR Business Partners and hiring managers on job postings, candidate communication, and workflow coordination 

• Maintain accurate and timely HRIS data (hires, job changes, terminations, employee records) 

• Track hiring approvals, compliance requirements, and HR workflows 

• Maintain HR documentation, templates, SOPs, and shared tracking logs 

• Support student employment inquiries and provide guidance on standard processes 

• Coordinate logistics for HR programs including onboarding, training, and employee events 

• Prepare and maintain HR reports (headcount, turnover, hiring metrics, dashboards) 

• Support employee relations processes through case tracking, intake coordination, and scheduling 

• Assist with continuous improvement of HR processes, documentation, and tools 

• Contribute to additional HR initiatives as needed 

 

What We’re Looking For 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field 

• 2 years of HR or administrative experience (internships or early career experience welcome) 

• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data accuracy) 

• Experience with Workday or another HRIS is a plus 

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through 

• Strong communication skills and ability to handle confidential information with discretion 

• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a desire to grow within HR 

 

Why This Role 

• Direct exposure to senior HR leadership and strategic initiatives 

• Opportunity to build both operational excellence and analytical capability 

• Collaborative, team-focused environment with strong mentorship 

 

Work Environment 

• Hybrid work model 

• On-campus presence required for key meetings, onboarding, and events 

 

Department

Employee Experience and Organizational Development

Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $61,700.00 - $84,300.00. This range represents the University’s good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget, qualifications, and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation, such as incentives, stipends, or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook, available at