Human Resources Generalist #631463

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing administrative support to the HR department by maintaining employee records, processing paperwork, answering employee inquiries regarding benefits and policies, coordinating onboarding procedures, and generally supporting day-to-day HR operations, acting as the first point of contact for employees on HR related matters. The position serves as a resource to faculty, staff, and supervisors while ensuring adherence to policies, employment laws, accreditation requirements, and institutional procedures. The HR Generalist also provides general administrative support, clerical support and secretarial services, scheduling, communications, document production and organization, travel coordination, inventory, purchasing, and other administrative duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records
• Process paperwork
• Answer employee inquiries regarding benefits and policies
• Coordinate onboarding procedures
• Support day-to-day HR operations
• Act as first point of contact for HR-related matters
• Serve as a resource to faculty, staff, and supervisors
• Ensure adherence to policies, employment laws, accreditation requirements, and institutional procedures
• Provide general administrative support
• Provide clerical support and secretarial services
• Handle scheduling
• Manage communications
• Produce and organize documents
• Coordinate travel
• Manage inventory
• Handle purchasing
• Perform other administrative duties as required

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Human Resources or related discipline from an accredited college or university required; Bachelor degree preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement if relevant.
• Proven history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Proven history in roles requiring data integrity and compliance.
• Two years of administrative, generalist, or related experience.
• Additional post-secondary education beyond requirements may substitute for years of required experience.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license required if performing the functions of the position requires the use of a personal or university vehicle.

Skills

• Excellent customer service and strong mathematical skills
• Proficient in spelling, punctuation, proper business English and excellent vocabulary
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Word and Excel
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external constituents
• Professional demeanor and ability to work with various clients and visitors
• Positive “can-do” attitude along with a professional appearance and demeanor modeled