Human Resources Generalist

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Talent Acquisition - Coordinates talent acquisition and recruitment processes including:

• Trains hiring managers on effective interviewing processes.

• Recruits interviews and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand the knowledge skills and abilities required for openings.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop a recruiting strategy and determine the interview/selection process.

• Guides the hiring team through the interview and selection process.

• Performs reference and background checks on applicants and prepares offer documents.

• Develops and maintains contacts with schools alumni groups and other organizations to find and attract applicants.

• Works with external recruiters and employment agencies to identify and recruit candidates.

Onboarding

• Plans and conducts new-hire orientation for a welcoming transition into the organization.

• Oversees new employee orientation.

• Initiates the new hire process through the notification of all stakeholders.

• Collaborates with manager to prepare for the new hires onboarding.

Benefits

• Assists the VP of HR and VP of Finance in the research review implementation analysis and promotion of healthcare benefits.

• Administers benefits programs such as life health dental disability insurance retirement plans vacation sick leave and leave of absence.

• Communicates benefits details to employees and answers benefit-related questions from employees.

• Reconciles benefit provider billings with the GL and payroll.

• Updates and reconciles vacation sick and personal leave records.

• Inputs annual payroll system maintenance including benefits and salary updates for all benefits providers.

• Manages leaves of absence

• Manages all aspects of annual open enrollment.

Administrative and Compliance

• Performs filing to keep personal files up to date.

• Completes or assists with completion of compliance-related reports.

• Keeps employee-related records secure and in compliance with laws regulations and best practices.

• Completes first report of injury forms and maintains OSHA log for reporting.

• Manages work comp claims and oversees workers compensation audit.

• HRIS Technology Administration
• HR Metrics / Analytics
• Equity / Inclusion

Program/Policy Administration

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation disciplinary matters disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; recognition engagement occupational health and safety; and training and development.

• Maintains HR written policies and employee handbook

• Responds to inquiries regarding policies procedures and programs.

• Maintains compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Maintains knowledge of trends best practices regulatory changes and new technologies in human resources talent management and employment law.

• Reviews tracks and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training continuing education and work assessments. This may include safety training anti-harassment training professional licensure and aptitude exams and certifications.

• Backup for payroll processing.

• Performs miscellaneous projects and completes various tasks as requested.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education Experience and Credentials

• Bachelors Degree preferred. Experience in an educational institution preferred.

• 5-8 years of experience in human resources or related experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Solid working knowledge of HR policies best practices and employee benefit plans.

• Excellent communication and consultation skills; high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

• Advanced level of organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.

• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Able to display high levels of customer service responding promptly and thoroughly to the inquiries and needs of individuals.

• Detail-oriented organized and applies effective time management skills to meet all deadlines. Able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks and numerous projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong computer skills including Google & Microsoft Suite of products.

• Strong general office and organizational skills filing setting up and maintaining systems to support the organization.

• Works as an effective and proactive team player; understands the importance of supporting the organization students families and other employees.

• Able to plan prioritize coordinate and manage own work in a fast-paced environment. Able to work unsupervised make moderate-level decisions independently and solve problems effectively and creatively.

• Understand and maintain the confidential nature of student organizational and employee information including adherence to HIPAA regulations.

• Able to manage work time determine priorities seek assistance when necessary and complete projects within deadlines.

• Show professional knowledge proficiency and initiative in achieving goals and meeting standards.