Human Resource Generalist
Talladega, AL - USA
Job Summary
Human Resources Generalist
Job Summary
The Human Resources Generalist manages the daily operations of the HR department
with a heavy emphasis on compliance leave administration and payroll/benefits
oversight. This role serves as the on-site subject matter expert for employment law
ensuring that all centralized processesfrom recruitment to return-to-workare
standardized legally defensible and aligned with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Policy Management
Legal Expertise: Serve as the on-site expert for U.S. federal and state
employment law (ADA ADEA EEO FLSA FMLA HIPAA Wage & Hour).
Standardization: Establish and maintain centralized HR processes to ensure
consistent and fair application of workplace policies across all supported states.
Legislative Monitoring: Track regulatory changes and update internal policies
to maintain continuous compliance.
Employee Relations: Lead investigations into employee concerns and partner
with leadership to implement corrective actions and preventive solutions.
Leave & Benefits Administration
Leave Management: Manage and process FMLA and other leave programs;
calculate leave balances and ensure data accuracy.
Workers Compensation: Manage return-to-work processes following leave
under workers compensation in close coordination with department heads.
Benefits Oversight: Administer employee insurance coverage and benefit
options including enrollment and responding to employee inquiries.
Operational HR & Payroll
Payroll Support: Support payroll processing and calculate leave adjustments to
ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Talent Acquisition: Partner with hiring managers to recruit interview and
onboard qualified candidates including conducting background checks.
Reporting: Generate and analyze HRIS and payroll-related reports to identify
trends and process improvements.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or
a related field preferred.
Experience: 57 years of HR experience of broad HR experience
Candidates must be highly knowledgeable of employment laws including EEO
ADA Title VII FMLA and FLSA
Systems: Proficiency in HRIS and payroll platforms (ADP Paychex Kronos
ADP Workforce Now preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Core Competencies
Legal Knowledge: In-depth understanding of U.S. employment and benefits
laws and immigration regulations.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills with the
ability to operate effectively at all organizational levels.
Discretion: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with the highest
level of confidentiality.
Application Process
Applications must include:
1. A Talladega College application
2. A cover letter addressing the qualifications
3. A current Resume
6. Copies of all transcripts*
7. Names addresses titles phone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least 3
professional references
Submit all application materials to: emailprotected. Questions about the application
process may be directed to emailprotected.
TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Summary
The Human Resources Generalist manages the daily operations of the HR department
with a heavy emphasis on compliance leave administration and payroll/benefits
oversight. This role serves as the on-site subject matter expert for employment law
ensuring that all centralized processesfrom recruitment to return-to-workare
standardized legally defensible and aligned with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance & Policy Management
Legal Expertise: Serve as the on-site expert for U.S. federal and state
employment law (ADA ADEA EEO FLSA FMLA HIPAA Wage & Hour).
Standardization: Establish and maintain centralized HR processes to ensure
consistent and fair application of workplace policies across all supported states.
Legislative Monitoring: Track regulatory changes and update internal policies
to maintain continuous compliance.
Employee Relations: Lead investigations into employee concerns and partner
with leadership to implement corrective actions and preventive solutions.
Leave & Benefits Administration
Leave Management: Manage and process FMLA and other leave programs;
calculate leave balances and ensure data accuracy.
Workers Compensation: Manage return-to-work processes following leave
under workers compensation in close coordination with department heads.
Benefits Oversight: Administer employee insurance coverage and benefit
options including enrollment and responding to employee inquiries.
Operational HR & Payroll
Payroll Support: Support payroll processing and calculate leave adjustments to
ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Talent Acquisition: Partner with hiring managers to recruit interview and
onboard qualified candidates including conducting background checks.
Reporting: Generate and analyze HRIS and payroll-related reports to identify
trends and process improvements.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
Education: Bachelors degree in human resources Business Administration or
a related field preferred.
Experience: 57 years of HR experience of broad HR experience
Candidates must be highly knowledgeable of employment laws including EEO
ADA Title VII FMLA and FLSA
Systems: Proficiency in HRIS and payroll platforms (ADP Paychex Kronos
ADP Workforce Now preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Core Competencies
Legal Knowledge: In-depth understanding of U.S. employment and benefits
laws and immigration regulations.
Communication: Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills with the
ability to operate effectively at all organizational levels.
Discretion: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with the highest
level of confidentiality.
Application Process
Applications must include:
1. A Talladega College application
2. A cover letter addressing the qualifications
3. A current Resume
6. Copies of all transcripts*
7. Names addresses titles phone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least 3
professional references
Submit all application materials to: emailprotected. Questions about the application
process may be directed to emailprotected.
TALLADEGA COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
About Company
Alabama s oldest private historically black liberal arts college. Talladega College was founded in 1867 in an historic district of the city of Talladega.