Human Resources Generalist
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Job Description:
Comprised of the Berklee College of Music Boston Conservatory at Berklee Berklee NYC Berklee Abu Dhabi Berklee Valencia and the Division of PreCollege Online and Professional Programs Berklee is a preeminent institution of contemporary music theater and dance offering degree granting programs in Boston New York City and Valencia Spain and through Berklee Online. Berklee Abu Dhabi offers precollege and professional educational programs and serves as a key cultural partner for the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism including through the annual Berklee Abu Dhabi Culture Summit.Dedicated to nurturing the creative and career potential of the worlds most inspired artists Berklees commitment to arts education is reflected in the work of its students faculty and alumni who have been recognized with many Grammy Awards Latin Grammy Awards Emmy Awards Academy Awards and Tony Awards. Graduates go on to successful careers in the performing and creative arts the media and entertainment industries and as arts entrepreneurs.
Reporting to the Senior Human Resources Business Partner the Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in delivering HR programs initiatives and services that align with Berklees strategic goals. This role partners closely with HR colleagues across employee relations talent acquisition compensation HRIS and benefits teams to support recruitment general employee relations organizational/professional development compensation and policy interpretation. Additionally the HR Generalist will play an integral role in ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations including FLSA and ADA by supporting policy implementation conducting audits and developing processes that mitigate risk and uphold the institutional and legal standards.
In collaboration with HR Partners the Human Resources Generalist supports the delivery of programs and services focused on employee relations organizational and professional development and employee engagement within assigned areas. This role serves as the primary point of contact for staff and faculty on general HR inquiries including policyrelated questions while escalating more complex matters to the HR Business Partner as needed.
Assist hiring managers with job postings including updating job descriptions and providing guidance on Workday recruiting tasks in consultation with the Talent Acquisition team.
Manage and facilitate requests for temporary staff and assist with temporary offers of employment including compensation recommendations.
Prepare letters for staff promotions transfers and other employment actions as needed.
Approve and process employee changes in Workday including internal applications data updates and terminations.
Provide backup support with facilitating biweekly new hire orientation.
Launch sixmonth provisionary assessments for all new employees.
Oversee annual performance appraisal compliance for assigned areas in partnership with HR Business Partners. Provide guidance to staff on the Workday appraisal process and share progress updates to AVP of Human Resources/HR Business Partner team.
Conduct regular HCM audits to ensure HCM data integrity for assigned areas including accurate employee data headcount reporting and vacancy management within Workday.
Conduct exit interviews and manage the offboarding process. Identify and analyze trends and provide recommendations to HR Senior Leadership (SLT) for continuous improvement. Report insights quarterly.
Assist with accommodation requests under the ADA working closely with the HR Business Partners for guidance and oversight.
Provide backup support to the HR Coordinator responsibilities including new hire onboarding especially during peak periods (i.e. summer programs start of semester) and assist with Berklees background recheck process including communications and tracking compliance.
Respond to requests related to unemployment claims and other HR inquires.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Bachelors degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience required.
35 years of professional Human Resources experience preferably in a generalist role.
Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse multicultural environment.
Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
Takes initiative and has the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team; uses a structured approach to prioritize tasks in an environment that can be fastpaced and ambiguous .
Quick learner with a datadriven mindset able to analyze information and apply insights to support Berklee priorities and employee satisfaction initiatives.
Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Mac systems and Workdayis a plus.
Ability to manage multiple detailoriented tasks simultaneously and work within tight deadlines.
Selfmotivated professional who is passionate about developing HR skills and leveraging those skills to deliver exceptional service to all with whom they interact.
Upholds the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
Exceptional interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
Sound objective judgment and decisionmaking abilities with discretion in handling sensitive matters.
Solution oriented with excellent problemsolving skills.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
N/A
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Actively strives to foster and maintain a workplace climate that is supportive of all employees regardless of their identity respectful of difference and genuinely open to multiple perspectives.
This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship.
Diversity Equity Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:
We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit qualifications experience ability and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty staff students and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion ancestry age national origin place of birth gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic information or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
As part of this commitment Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact the Human Resources Team at or call.
Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*
Employee Type:
StaffEmployment Type
Full-Time
