HR Staff Associate (Rutgers Health Onboarding Team)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $54K - $83K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ May 1st, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an HR Staff Associate for the Talent Acquisition department within the University Human Resources. The role coordinates onboarding and pre-employment screening tasks, manages communication with new hires and hiring departments, and updates records in applicant tracking and related systems to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.

Highlights

Coordinate onboarding tasks including document collection and Form I-9 administration.
Manage pre-employment screenings such as background checks and medical exams following university policies.
Maintain communication with applicants and hiring departments to provide guidance on onboarding and screening processes.
Update records in the Applicant Tracking System and related platforms.
Required proficiency in Microsoft Office and understanding of Applicant Tracking Systems.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, onboarding, compliance with employment laws, and higher education.
Salary range from $54,027 to $82,739 with consideration of qualifications and market benchmarks.
Full-time position with a standard 37.5-hour workweek; flexible hybrid work arrangements may be available.
Part of the University Human Resources Talent Acquisition department supporting Rutgers’ mission and workforce diversity.