HR Generalist

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Human Resources Generalist is a hands-on position responsible for facilitating generalist human resource functions and duties in the routine management of the Office of Human Resources. The person in this position will have general responsibility for designing and executing employee recruitment and retention programs that foster a welcoming, inclusive, safe and secure workplace environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Supervision Received

• Reports directly to the Chief Human Resources & Compliance Officer (CHRCO).
  
  

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the first point of contact for the office handling of all administrative duties including incoming calls, verifications of employment, job applicant questions, and general information in an extremely professional and courteous manner.
• Ensures office practices are held to the highest standard for confidentiality and privacy.
• Primary facilitator for coordinating full-cycle recruiting for all positions to include position descriptions, position announcements, online application system, search committee processes, applicant tracking, applicant follow-up and post-offer forms and processes. Conducts form maintenance and website editing for the office as needed and in collaboration with the Office of Marketing & Communications.
• Conducts a welcoming and professional onboarding process for new employees through the completion of new hire paperwork, systems set up and access. Processes I-9 employment verifications and coordinates all faculty official transcripts and educational background verifications.
• Assists with the payroll function as needed to ensure continued exceptional customer service for all employee inquiries. Provides support in the payroll process by coordinating and organizing payroll data in preparation for each payroll cycle.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the benefit and wellness programs. Maintains positive relationships with all relevant partners and vendors, and develops innovative and encouraging programming to support employee mental and physical health.
• Responsible for processing benefit related claims such as FMLA, unemployment, public service loan forgiveness, workers’ compensation, etc.
• Provides payroll processing backup support and assistance as needed.
• Works collaboratively with all offices and departments across campus.
• Other relevant and related responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Core Values And Personal Attributes

• Core values – models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, diversity, caring, loyalty and accountability in all work.
• Intellectual dynamism – demonstrates mental sharpness, capability and agility.
• Self-knowledge – gains insight from successes and mistakes.
• Personal learning – seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior.
• Peer relationships – encourages collaboration and cooperation across the organization.
• Teamwork – performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.
• Constituency focus – completes work to meet constituencies’ expectations and requirements.
• Community focus – brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town.
  
  

Desired Attributes And Qualifications

Education and Professional Experience:

• Two (2) to three (3) years successful experience in business, human resources, or similar role; and,
• Proficient with HRIS, specifically Paylocity; or,
• A relevant combination of education, certification, and experience.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field; or,
• Professional certification in a human resources or benefits specialization
  
  

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience and knowledge in current human resource and organizational development best practices.
• Experience with researching, identifying, and implementing best practices of diversity and inclusion.
• Knowledge of Paylocity and experience developing appropriate reports for data analysis regarding labor distributions, compensation analysis, and general HRIS management.
• Ability to think critically and seek solutions, which result in mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Ability to work with highly sensitive and confidential data and retain all records as such.
• Knowledge and understanding of rules and techniques for maintaining legal records.
• Ability to be a resourceful problem-solver and committed team member.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment as a team player and provide support on a wide range of topics to University faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated excellent relevant written and verbal communication skills.
• High-level facilitation and presentation skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of recruiting, retention, and personnel management techniques and best practices.
• A tolerance for ambiguity and a willingness to manage frequently changing assignments, particularly the ability to do so with a positive attitude and a sense of humor in a high-task environment.
  
  

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Knowledge of operation and use of various office equipment including, but not limited to: personal computer, including word processing software, and integrated database program, fax machine, copier, telephone, scanner, and printers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to use arms, hands and fingers to operate and manipulate equipment generally found in an office setting. The employee may be frequently required to be mobile, communicate, and hear. The employee may occasionally be subject to a variety of outdoor environmental conditions including heat, cold, and precipitation.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include varied degrees of occasional stress while performing job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee frequently works in an office setting, educational facilities including sports and entertainment venues all of which may be indoor or outdoor. The noise level in the work environment is representative of an office setting and will range from moderately quiet to occasionally loud.