HR Generalist

Position Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and service-oriented HR Generalist to support human resources operations at a university. This role provides HR support to faculty, staff, administrators, and departmental leaders across the institution. The ideal candidate will have experience in employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, HR compliance, and personnel record management.

The HR Generalist will serve as a trusted resource for employees and university leadership, ensuring HR practices align with institutional policies, applicable employment laws, and the unique needs of a higher education environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily human resources operations, ensuring consistent application of university policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Assist with full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, selection, and employment offers.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new faculty and staff, including employment paperwork, background checks, and required documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, leave, compensation, and employment procedures.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and department leaders on employee relations, performance management, attendance, and workplace concerns.
• Assist with employee investigations, documentation, conflict resolution, and corrective action processes while maintaining confidentiality.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave programs, and open enrollment activities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files, employee records, HR databases, and employment documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, university policies, and applicable institutional requirements.
• Support performance review cycles, employee development initiatives, training programs, and staff engagement activities.
• Assist with employment changes, including promotions, transfers, salary adjustments, job classifications, and employee separations.
• Prepare HR reports, track recruitment metrics, monitor employee data, and assist with workforce planning and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with payroll and finance departments to resolve discrepancies involving employee information, timekeeping, and compensation.
• Support leave administration, including FMLA and other applicable leave programs, in accordance with university policies and legal requirements.
• Assist with HR projects, policy updates, process improvements, audits, and special initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Two or more years of experience in human resources, personnel administration, or a related HR support role preferred.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, employment regulations, employee relations, recruitment, and benefits administration.
• Experience maintaining confidential employee records and handling sensitive personnel matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other HR-related systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing requests.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees at all organizational levels.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and sound judgment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience in higher education, public institutions, or a large, multi-department organization is a plus.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms, applicant tracking systems, and electronic personnel records is preferred.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience supporting faculty, staff, administrators, or employees across multiple departments.
• Knowledge of university HR policies, academic personnel processes, and higher education employment practices.
• Experience with employee relations, HR compliance, onboarding, and benefits administration.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Short/Long Term Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Term Life
• Short Term Disability
• Direct Deposit
• Holiday Pay
• Service Bonus

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