HR Generalist

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist supports the mission and strategic priorities of the University by delivering comprehensive HR services across the employee lifecycle. This position serves as a key point of contact for faculty, staff, and supervisors on a wide range of HR matters, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws, University policies, and best practices in higher education. The HR Generalist/Business Partner balances hands-on HR administration with consultative partnership, helping leaders and employees foster an inclusive, engaged, and high-performing campus community.

Essential Functions

Employee Relations & Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to supervisors, faculty, and staff on employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns.
• Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with the University’s mission and values.
• Partner with academic and administrative leaders to anticipate workforce needs and develop proactive HR solutions.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for staff and selected faculty positions, including job postings, applicant screening, interviewing, and hiring processes.
• Work in partnership with HR Coordinator to refresh and deliver new employee orientation and onboarding, ensuring a welcoming and efficient transition into the University community.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Support daily HR operations, including HRIS data entry and reporting, personnel transactions, and recordkeeping.
• Serves as backup for payroll.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations (e.g., FLSA, ADA, FMLA, Title VII, VESSA, and state-specific laws).
• Conduct exit interviews and prepare related documentation.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Provide employees with information on benefit programs, policies, and enrollment.
• Assist with leave administration, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and other approved leaves.
• Respond to and process unemployment claims.

Training & Development

• Support the design and delivery of training programs on topics such as compliance, performance management, and workplace culture.
• Identify professional development opportunities to strengthen supervisory and employee capabilities.

Culture & Engagement

• Champion initiatives that promote inclusion and belonging in the workplace.
• Partner with campus leaders to foster employee engagement, recognition, and retention.

Other Duties

• Assist with special projects, HR communications, and University initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience in generalist, partner, or related roles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR certification (SHRM CP, PHR, SPHR) preferred.
• Collective Bargaining Agreement experience a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all levels of the organization and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (ADP or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None