Human Resources Generalist
OC Mission and Purpose: Oklahoma Christian University educates, mentors, and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. OC is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship as we strive to create an employment culture that encourages faculty and staff to lean into the university’s Christian mission, emphasizing authenticity and unity, not uniformity. We encourage you to explore our beliefs to determine if our mission is your calling.
Position Summary: Oklahoma Christian University invites applications for a full-time Human Resources Generalist. This position coordinates daily human resources functions and operations. Responsibilities include supporting, administering, and monitoring HR processes to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, while advancing the mission of Oklahoma Christian University.
Qualifications:
- Earned bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, organizational development, organizational psychology, or a related field required
- Minimum of two years of progressively responsible human resources experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Active member of a local church and aligned with OC’s Christian mission
- Knowledge of human resources principles and practices, including talent management, employee relations, benefits, workers’ compensation, and applicable federal, state, and local employment laws
- Demonstrated problem-solving, relationship-building, and collaboration skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain policies and procedures to staff and faculty
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Proficiency in office computer systems to organize, store, and retrieve data
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
- Demonstrated commitment to providing a high level of customer service and follow-through
- Understanding of and support for the Christ-centered mission of Oklahoma Christian University
Responsibilities:
- Support and facilitate HR processes to ensure an ethical, fair, and consistent approach to employment practices
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Assist with a variety of HR functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, and talent management
- Communicate policies and procedures clearly to employees and departments
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in HR systems
- Provide excellent customer service to employees, applicants, and the public
- Collaborate with departments to support HR-related needs
- Other duties as assigned
Timetable: Application review is underway and will continue until the position is filled. Apply by clicking the button below.
Oklahoma Christian University does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, disability, or national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in employment, admissions, or the provision of services, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, subject to the provisions of the following, the University actively seeks to diversify its employee and student base. Oklahoma Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and the University is controlled by a Board of Trustees, all of whom are members of the Church of Christ. The University operates within the Christian-oriented aims, ideals, and religious tenets of the Church of Christ as taught in Holy Scripture. Thus, as a religiously-controlled institution of higher education, Oklahoma Christian University is exempt from compliance with some provisions of certain civil rights laws, including some requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974. The University intentionally claims and protects its rights to hire co-religionists and individuals who share and support the mission of the University.