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New grad hr director jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a human resources portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Retail roles with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, 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 Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level hr director job?
Focus on building a foundation in core HR functions: recruitment coordination, onboarding support, and employee relations basics. Employers at this level look for candidates with a degree in human resources, business, or a related field, along with any internship or volunteer HR experience. Familiarity with HRIS platforms, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn HR compliance make a candidate stand out when competing for entry level roles.
Which companies hire entry level hr directors?
Companies hiring entry level hr directors right now include Amazon, Penn State Health, and Canonical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including mid-size businesses building out their first dedicated HR function and larger organizations with structured early-career development programs.
Are there remote entry level hr director jobs?
Yes, though most entry level hr director roles do have an on-site or hybrid component. About 13% of entry level hr director openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting growing employer flexibility for candidates who can manage HR responsibilities and employee communication without being on-site every day.
Are these new grad hr director jobs?
Yes, many of the listings on this page are new grad and junior hr director roles that welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no prior experience. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, treats internships and coursework as qualifying background, and may accept a portfolio of HR projects in place of full-time work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level hr directors?
Entry level hr director 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 drive early-career HR hiring because they have large, active workforces that require ongoing recruitment, compliance support, and employee engagement, creating steady demand for junior hr professionals ready to grow into director-track roles.