Entry Level Human Resources Specialist Jobs
New grad human resources specialist jobs open the door for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship or HR coursework portfolio can matter more than a long 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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- Amazon36
- Penn State Health13
- Canonical11
- Sodexo8
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- Technology & Software80
- Retail64
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces39
- Government & Public Sector32
Entry Level Human Resources Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level human resources specialist job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates with a degree in human resources, business, or a related field, along with any hands-on exposure from internships, HR assistant roles, or relevant coursework. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, basic knowledge of employment law, and strong communication skills give candidates a clear edge. Certifications like the SHRM-CP or PHR student program can also strengthen an application.
Which companies hire entry level human resources specialists?
Companies hiring entry level human resources specialists 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 broad mix of employers, including large corporations with structured HR rotational programs, healthcare systems, and staffing firms that routinely onboard junior HR talent.
Are there remote entry level human resources specialist jobs?
Yes, though most postings at this level still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements. About 13% of entry level human resources specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, so candidates open to on-site work will find the widest range of opportunities while fully remote roles remain a smaller but real portion of the market.
Are these new grad human resources specialist jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior human resources specialist roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it explicitly welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or practicum hours toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio of HR projects in place of full-time work history. Searching for those signals helps narrow the list quickly.
Which industries hire the most entry level human resources specialists?
Entry Level human resources specialist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors tend to drive volume hiring at the junior level because their scale, regulatory requirements, and high employee turnover create consistent demand for HR support staff who can grow into more senior generalist or specialist roles.