Human Resources Generalist

PURPOSE:

This position performs professional level human resources work and carries out responsibilities in all of the human resources functional areas, with a strong emphasis on benefits. It will also support the human resources function by developing and coordinating employee programs and assisting in all components of HR, ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures and reporting complies.
2. Expedite delivery of benefits by maintaining working relationships with benefit providers and ensuring knowledge of all benefits is current.
3. Retain historical records by maintaining benefits recordkeeping system, filing, and retrieving benefit information.
4. Responsible for monitoring FMLA and leave of absence process.
5. Ensure all reports and information is submitted to appropriate locations in a timely manner.
6. Ensure effective communication by responding to employee requests for information and interpreting company policies.
7. Remain current on all legal regulations related to benefits and HR in general, including but not limited to HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, Cobra FERPA, and Healthcare Reform.
8. Responsible for generating and sending HR related reports to designated departments on a recurring monthly/quarterly basis.
9. Assist as needed with Recruitment: including full cycle recruiting, onboarding, I-9's and E verify.
10. Work directly with the Human Resources Executive Director on various projects.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed.
2. Treats all others with respect; understands the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respects differences among the Lincoln community and demonstrates inclusive behavior.
3. Delivers work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the University.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. A bachelor's degree in human resources or related field or equivalent work experience.
2. At least two (2) to three (3) years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with an emphasis in benefits.
3. Excellent organizational and time management skills.
4. Must be a team player, detail oriented and able to work on multiple tasks concurrently and maintain confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

1. Able to perform duties independently under limited supervision.
2. Ability to deal with difficult situations involving sensitive and confidential employee issues.
3. Ability to communicate with all levels of employees and strong attention to detail.
4. Able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines in a high stress environment.
5. Strong Microsoft office skills.
6. Ability to operate standard office equipment and follow office procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field.
2. At least five (5) years of progressive human resources experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment.
2. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collects, compiles, compares, and prepares work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
3. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.; retrieving and placing materials on high shelves and on floor-level shelves; standing, walking; carrying; grasping; hearing; seeing; sitting; kneeling; climbing; balancing; stooping; crouching and reaching.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Work performed in a general office environment.
2. May require availability for overtime hours during peak periods.
3. Requires periodic participation and attendance at recruiting events.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

Salary : $50,000 - $57,000