Temp HR Partner (Recruiting & Onboarding)

TalentoHCM seeks a Temp HR Partner to support recruiting and onboarding during a Workday transition for a university. This remote, six-month contract serves as the primary HR resource for hiring managers, handling requisitions, postings, offers, pre-employment activities, and onboarding rather than full-cycle recruiting. Location: Seattle, WA (remote); compensation: USD 30 - 40 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers to initiate and finalize job requisitions within Workday.
• Review requisitions for completeness and alignment with university hiring practices.
• Post employment opportunities and track active postings.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Provide guidance on hiring procedures, timelines, and required documentation.
• Coordinate candidate progression through the Workday hiring workflow.
• Draft and extend written employment offers.
• Ensure all required hiring documents are completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities for selected candidates.
• Initiate and monitor background checks and related pre-employment requirements.
• Inform candidates about onboarding requirements, documentation, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate hiring and onboarding records in Workday and other HR systems.
• Act as the primary owner of the university's new hire experience.
• Coordinate and facilitate first-day orientation, campus tours, and welcome activities.
• Organize new hire engagement activities and quarterly social events to foster connection and community.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure new employees receive the resources and support needed for a successful transition.
• Continuously evaluate and improve onboarding processes and the new hire experience.
• Support the university's transition from Cornerstone to Workday with the go-live on July 6, 2026.
• Assist with process documentation, testing, and continuous improvement of hiring and onboarding workflows.
• Provide guidance to hiring managers navigating new Workday processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, user experience, and data accuracy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience supporting hiring, onboarding, or talent acquisition processes.
• Hands-on experience with Workday or a comparable HCM system.
• Strong organizational, project management, and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build relationships across all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Direct experience with Workday Recruiting and Onboarding modules.
• Experience in higher education or another complex organizational environment.
• Background supporting HR system implementations or transitions.
• Knowledge of employment-related compliance requirements and hiring best practices.

Technologies

• Workday
• Cornerstone