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New grad hr analyst jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or coursework in HR systems can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Retail, with employers like Amazon, Penn State Health, and Canonical hiring at this level now.
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The Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) supports the administration of employee benefits and HR programs while providing high-quality customer service to employees. This role manages benefit-related processes, leave administration, and personnel records to ensure accuracy and compliance. The position plays a key role in supporting employees and maintaining efficient HR operations.
Duties
1. Employee Benefits
- Understanding, communication and implementation of the university benefit programs. These programs include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance and any/all insurance options administered by the university through ERS.
- Assists in the administration of the university’s retirement programs, Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and Optional Retirement Program (ORP).
- Assist in the administration of the university 403(b) plan.
2. Employee Processing and Support
- Conducts new employee on-boarding including verifying new employees’ authorization to work, explaining and completing employment and benefits paperwork, and answering any questions regarding employment at the University.
- Conducts exit/clearance activities (separation of employment) for employees who separate employment from the University, including retirement.
3. Human Resources Systems
- Processes payroll, insurance, personnel action forms within stated deadlines as required by the University’s business processes.
- Performs assigned tasks using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word and administrative systems such as Banner other proprietary software systems.
4. Human Resources Automation
- Oversees HR automation processes such as the leave management process, on-line timekeeping, electronic personnel action forms and other automated processes.
- Creates, updates, or changes electronic personnel action forms.
- Maintains working knowledge of HR related processes that could benefit from HR automation opportunities and effectively communicate those opportunities to management and/or implement automation instances.
5. Customer Service
- Counsels and responds to questions, in person, email and by phone, from employees regarding insurance, retirement, service time, general benefits and human resource programs.
- Receives and responds to employment verifications from outside sources such as state agencies, private employers, banks, mortgage companies, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in human resources or any business field plus one year experience in any area of human resources or payroll. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job is acceptable.
Pay: $44,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
The Human Resources Specialist (Employee Benefits) supports the administration of employee benefits and HR programs while providing high-quality customer service to employees. This role manages benefit-related processes, leave administration, and personnel records to ensure accuracy and compliance. The position plays a key role in supporting employees and maintaining efficient HR operations.
Duties
1. Employee Benefits
- Understanding, communication and implementation of the university benefit programs. These programs include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance and any/all insurance options administered by the university through ERS.
- Assists in the administration of the university’s retirement programs, Teacher Retirement System (TRS) and Optional Retirement Program (ORP).
- Assist in the administration of the university 403(b) plan.
2. Employee Processing and Support
- Conducts new employee on-boarding including verifying new employees’ authorization to work, explaining and completing employment and benefits paperwork, and answering any questions regarding employment at the University.
- Conducts exit/clearance activities (separation of employment) for employees who separate employment from the University, including retirement.
3. Human Resources Systems
- Processes payroll, insurance, personnel action forms within stated deadlines as required by the University’s business processes.
- Performs assigned tasks using computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Word and administrative systems such as Banner other proprietary software systems.
4. Human Resources Automation
- Oversees HR automation processes such as the leave management process, on-line timekeeping, electronic personnel action forms and other automated processes.
- Creates, updates, or changes electronic personnel action forms.
- Maintains working knowledge of HR related processes that could benefit from HR automation opportunities and effectively communicate those opportunities to management and/or implement automation instances.
5. Customer Service
- Counsels and responds to questions, in person, email and by phone, from employees regarding insurance, retirement, service time, general benefits and human resource programs.
- Receives and responds to employment verifications from outside sources such as state agencies, private employers, banks, mortgage companies, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in human resources or any business field plus one year experience in any area of human resources or payroll. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job is acceptable.
Pay: $44,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Entry Level HR Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level hr analyst job?
Entry level hr analyst roles reward candidates who can show hands-on exposure to HR systems, data, or people operations through internships, coursework, or student org leadership. Familiarity with tools like Excel, HRIS platforms, or applicant tracking systems gives you a concrete edge. Tailor your resume to highlight any experience touching recruiting, onboarding, compensation analysis, or workforce reporting, even if it came from a class project or volunteer role.
Which companies hire entry level hr analysts?
Companies hiring entry level hr analysts right now include Amazon, Penn State Health, and Canonical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Employers at this level range from large enterprises with structured analyst development programs to mid-size firms that want a generalist-minded analyst who can grow with the team.
Are there remote entry level hr analyst jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid arrangements are still common at the entry level. About 13% of entry level hr analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so fully remote options exist but are not the majority. Candidates open to on-site or hybrid roles will typically see a wider pool of openings to choose from.
Are these new grad hr analyst jobs?
Yes. The listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior hr analyst roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically asks for zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or practicums in place of full-time history, and does not require professional certifications as a condition of applying.
Which industries hire the most entry level hr analysts?
Entry Level hr analyst roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors tend to have large, structured workforces that need ongoing support with headcount data, recruiting coordination, and employee lifecycle reporting, which makes them consistent sources of entry level analyst demand.