Edgewood University is seeking a full-time Human Resources Generalist. The HR Generalist serves as the primary point of contact for employees, student workers, and supervisors for general HR-related questions and supports the Human Resources department in areas such as student employment, benefits administration, onboarding, recruitment, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), personnel records management, and employee relations.ResponsibilitiesGeneral Human ResourcesRespond to general HR inquiries about benefits, payroll, and employee relations; triage as appropriate to other staff or departments.Assist with benefits overview as needed and serve as backup, maintaining a working knowledge of essential benefits information.Prepare unemployment wage requests and submit New Hire Reports to the Department of Workforce Development.File and maintain confidential personnel and other HR records.Assist with projects and correspondence as requested.Establish and manage credentials for vendors and zero-contract employees.Manage Employee Handbook.Other duties as assigned.Recruitment And OnboardingOversee the recruitment process for faculty, staff, and student positions within the University. Assist in developing a recruitment strategy which includes posting jobs on varied websites, publications, and researching other recruitment opportunities such as career fairs and community organizations. Serve as an advisor to search committee chairs and hiring managers through the interview process, up to the offer and close of the position.Meet with search chair and/or hiring manager to review resources and tools for a successful search.Facilitate new searches with hiring contacts by completing the requisition form.Ensure the position description is complete and posted for advertising.Advertise positions as requested in the requisition by the hiring contact and via other general sources; may include contact with outside agencies.Orchestrate a depository for resumes through the development of a webpage.Assist in facilitating the interview process with the hiring contact, including providing administrative support for phone and on-campus interviews.Coordinate lodging.Prepare interview-related expense and reimbursement forms (such as dining expenses with candidates incurred by the search committee).Prepare relocation expense reports or provide policy information to candidates.Respond to candidates' inquiries regarding the search process.Assist in conducting references and oversee background screening/checks conducted through third-party vendors.Support recruitment, hiring processes, and onboarding for staff, faculty, and student employees.Participate in student events such as Student Admitted Days, Eagle Enrollment, etc.Assist with onboarding, orientation, and employment eligibility verification (I-9).Coordinate hiring documentation, offer letters, and onboard new hires—ensuring proper paperwork is complete, tracking and retaining new hire paperwork, facilitating background checks, and benefit enrollment.Issue, track, and maintain records for keys.Assist with planning New Hire Orientation.Student Employment Program AdministrationMaintain and oversee the student employee timekeeping and payroll administration system, processing set-up, and coordinate payroll processing.Oversee approval of student employment open positions in Handshake.Conduct orientation for student employees.Provide training for new student employee supervisors.Maintain the Student Employment Handbook.Coordinate an annual Student Employment Recognition event, proposing a budget and detailing the activities.Training & Process SupportCoordinate required training (harassment prevention, compliance, supervisor training).Assist in developing HR processes, forms, and documentation.Support audits, reporting, and internal reviews.Job QualificationsNecessary Education or Work ExperienceBachelor's Degree required.Minimum of 3years of successful HR Generalist or Coordinator experience required.Higher education experience is a plus.Required Knowledge And SkillsProficiency in Spanish preferred.Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to produce high-quality work in a fast-paced, customer-service focused environment.Maintain a consistently high level of professionalism and regard for confidentiality.Excellent customer service skills required in a high-volume, high-contact environment, with the ability to remain composed and facilitate resolution of difficult situations.Ability to collaborate with a broad range of departments and offices within Edgewood University as well as with students, faculty, and staff.Work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle assignments efficiently.Excellent grammar and business writing skills.Specialized Technology SkillsSharePoint 365 experience.Experience with Jenzabar, Infomaker, Kronos (or similar timekeeping system).Any specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organizational development, employee relations, safety, training, and preventive labor relations is welcomed.Other QualificationsEdgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to academic excellence through diversity in our faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence—awareness, knowledge, and skills to work with others who are culturally different from themselves in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations, including women and racial and ethnic minorities, are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff, and students to share in our core values—truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.#J-18808-Ljbffr