Human Resources Generalist

EVANGEL UNIVERSITY

HR Generalist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department:Human Resources
Classification: Full-Time Exempt
Reports To: Director of Human Resources

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key member of the Human Resources team supporting the mission of Evangel University. Each Generalist is responsible for a primary functional area while providing backup support across other HR functions as needed. This role ensures accurate compliant and service-oriented HR operations while fostering a Christ-centered workplace culture. The position requires a high level of integrity confidentiality and a commitment to serving employees with excellence.

Each Generalist is a point person for one key responsibility and serves as backup for an additional key responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Benefit Administration

Administer employee benefits programs including health dental vision life disability retirement and wellness initiatives
Coordinate annual open enrollment including system configuration employee communication and education efforts
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries providing timely and compassionate support
Maintain accurate benefits records and process enrollments changes and terminations in a timely manner
Reconcile monthly benefit invoices and ensure billing accuracy
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including ACA COBRA HIPAA ERISA and leave of absence requirements
Collaborate with vendors and brokers to evaluate and enhance benefit offerings

Payroll Administration

Serve as payroll administrator processing payroll accurately and on schedule as needed
Maintain payroll data integrity within the HRIS system
Assist with payroll audits reconciliations and reporting processes
Ensure compliance with federal state and local wage and hour laws managing the relationships with the state governments
Process manual checks as necessary
Audit new hire data and employee changes prior to payroll submission
Support year-end payroll processes including W-2 preparation

Onboarding and Compliance

Support the full employee lifecycle including recruitment coordination onboarding orientation status changes and offboarding
Process student employment from contract through hire and train supervisors and students on timekeeping and employment practices
Maintain compliance through accurate recordkeeping reporting and audit support
Conduct audits of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls to ensure accuracy
Develop working knowledge of HR policies and procedures to effectively respond to employee inquiries
Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with employee relations matters including conflict resolution investigations and mediation

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in HR Business Administration or a related field preferred
Demonstrate at least one year of HR experience with emphasis in benefits and/or payroll administration
Utilize ADP Workforce Now Ellucian Colleague or similar HRIS systems (preferred)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Communicate effectively with strong interpersonal and service-oriented skills
Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity
Utilize Microsoft Office Suite proficiently

Evangel University is an equal opportunity employer participating in the E-Verify program.