HR Generalist

About the role

The anticipated salary for this position starts at $57,800+. The final pay will be determined based on several factors, including qualifications, experience, education, and years within the job or industry, with a strong emphasis on maintaining internal equity.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Enters employee, position, salary and other changes; updates employee benefit elections; enters data for new and terminating employees; ensures accurate hours worked/paid; and verifies accurate leave accruals.
• Verifies timekeeping records and resolve discrepancies. Acquires appropriate approvals prior to processing.
• Runs all required payroll reporting as part of the regular payroll cycles.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Captures and coordinates new hire onboarding, conducting portions of orientation, and ensuring completion of required documentation.
• Manages offboarding processes, including scheduling exit interviews and processing final paperwork.
• Updates HRIS and personnel files to reflect changes in employment status.
• Responds to employee inquiries regarding benefits and eligibility to include administering benefit plan eligibility, enrollment, and changes for employees and dependents.
• Serves as back up for credit card submissions and expense management.
• Serves as back up for FMLA leave administration.
• Supports HR team with scheduling, correspondence, and other administrative tasks.
• Communicates HR policies and procedures to employees and supervisors.
• Assists in updating and distributing employee handbook and policy documents.
• Serves as a point of contact for general HR inquiries.
• Provides guidance on routine HR matters and escalates complex issues as appropriate.
• Fosters a positive employee experience through timely and professional support.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• One year of relevant HR experience, including payroll processing, data reporting, and/or HRIS, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Qualifications

• A high level of interpersonal skills is essential.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and conduct daily duties in a professional manner.
• Must have proficient computer skills, including word processing, computer systems (Word, Excel and Outlook), and databases.
• Working knowledge of payroll, tax compliance, human resources and regulatory rules.
• Must be proficient in English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic math (including some statistics); also prefer experience with database entry and retrieval.
• Able to manage competing demands and changes in the work environment and deal with unexpected events.
• Must exhibit a positive, team spirit, professional, and customer service attitude.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships inside and outside KU Endowment.
• Ability to adapt to new procedures and technology.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good project management skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid pension plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) matching program.
• Section 125 flexible benefits.
• Generous paid leave including holidays, personal and sick leave.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Legal & ID Theft protection.
• Critical Illness.
• Accident and Hospital Indemnity insurance.
• KU education assistance.
• Free parking.