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HR Specialist, Recruitment & Workday Data Entry Jobs in Washington State at City University of Seattle
HR Specialist, Recruitment & Workday Data Entry
Category:
Staff
Subscribe:
Department:
Human Resources
Locations:
Remote, WA
Posted:
Jun 2, 2025
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time
Position ID:
188714
About City University of Seattle:
City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of the National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student’s knowledge, skills, and possibilities. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The HR Specialist role combines direct recruitment coordination with accurate and efficient HRIS data entry and Workday system support. The HR Specialist plays a key role in keeping internal processes organized, timely, and compliant, while contributing to a positive employee experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the full-cycle recruitment process, including posting jobs, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates.
Assist hiring managers with recruitment coordination and documentation.
Coordinate pre-employment processes, including background checks, I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and onboarding paperwork.
Accurately enter and update employee information in Workday, including hires, job changes, and separations.
Assist in auditing new hires and job changes for accuracy with the payroll team.
Initiate basic ad hoc and monthly reports.
Navigate Workday to complete HR transactions and troubleshoot basic HRIS issues such as workflow errors, missing data fields, and routing problems.
Serve as a point of contact for questions related to data entry, system processes, and functionality within Workday.
Ensure data integrity and compliance with HR policies and data management standards.
Maintain confidential records of recruitment and HRIS activities in a secure and organized manner.
Provide administrative support to the HR team as needed.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Experience in Human Resources, with emphasis on recruitment and HRIS data entry.
Firsthand experience with Workday required; ability to independently navigate the platform and troubleshoot common issues.
Diligence in, and a commitment to maintaining accurate data.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Outlook, Excel, and Word).
Previous experience supporting high-volume recruitment cycles desired.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and onboarding tools desired.
Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or similarly complex organizational settings desired.
Additional Information:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.
Working Conditions:
The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work is performed remotely.
Salary:
$28 – 34/hour DOE
Benefits Information:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and paid time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts (HSA/FSA); voluntary insurance; retirement benefits with employer matching; tuition benefits and other workplace perks such as flexible work schedules, anniversary programs and employee recognition programs, etc.
Application Instructions:
CityU of Seattle only accepts application materials through this online application process. Please submit a complete application to be considered for this position. A complete application includes:
Completed Electronic Application Form
Current Resume
Cover Letter
Once you have created a profile, please remember to record your password. Responses will be sent to your Interview Exchange account if you use the ‘Help Desk’ feature. A hiring manager will contact candidates with qualifications and experience most aligned with current needs. Once the position is filled, you will see a status update in your account profile.
If you encounter technical problems while applying for a position, please use the ‘Help Desk’ feature in your Interview Exchange account to submit the issue to technical support. For non-technical issues or questions, please email [email protected].
City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, native & aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
URL: www.cityu.edu
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Title: HR Specialist, Recruitment & Workday Data Entry
Company: City University of Seattle
Location: Washington State
