HR Analyst

Position Summary

Perform work within the University’s Human Capital Management system (Workday) to administer employee personnel actions, maintain employee personnel records, compensation/classification data and administer the employment function from position request to onboarding in the human resources department. Support the hiring, onboarding, employment, and personnel record keeping process by assuring compliance with federal, state, local, university regulation/policy and collective bargaining agreements.

Essential Functions:

• 50% Use Workday to utilize the online recruiting application, manage business processes including the administration of the hiring process, accurately enter and audit employee personnel actions, personnel and job data information, and meet payroll deadlines. Responsible for the management of the staff employment process from job requisition through onboarding.
• 25% Solve problems, respond to inquiries and information requests, and perform troubleshooting duties in relation to a HR Analyst. Perform analysis and ensure accuracy in the management and approval of the employment workflow process. Respond to user needs and applicant inquiries regarding the application and search process. Serve as the first line of support through Workday Help to respond to general HR-related inquiries. Communicate daily with the campus community as well as external organizations.
• 20% Assist departments with the administration of reference/background investigations on selected applicants. Coordinate communication between candidates and extend job offers. Submit requests for counter job offer details, if needed. Advise departments when job offers are accepted. Initiate and complete the employment and onboarding process.
• 5% Other duties as assigned.

Additional Position Information:

Education : Bachelor’s degree

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 2 years of work experience working with a data management system and general office procedures, preferably within a human resources environment. Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy at work. Excellent communication, customer service, analytical thinking, problem solving, and organizational skills. Ability to meet strict deadlines and strong attention to detail. Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of higher education structure. Experience with an applicant tracking system.

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is $47,950 annually.

Application Deadline: September 28, 2026.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

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Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.