Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist will provide comprehensive support and response to employees and managers to facilitate successful HR programs and business practices. The candidate will play a key role in the organization and within the HR department with responsibilities including new hire onboarding, training, policy implementation and compliance, benefits administration, termination, and HR best practices. The HR Generalist will report to the HR Business Partner to provide overall support to the organization's business leaders.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Respond to employee questions related to University policies and procedures, benefits and other HR related inquiries
• Manage the onboarding and orientation process for all new employees, including staff and faculty, with completion of required paperwork
• Train newly hired employees on University policies and benefits, internal process and procedures
• Maintain Human Resources records by updating new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications in PayChex system
• Create physical and digital Human Resources personnel files for all employees; responsible for retention and archiving of all personnel records
• Maintain the organization’s Employee Handbook and update the Handbook as needed
• Aid employees with questions and enrollment of benefits including health, 401k and disability
• Coordinate with insurance broker and provide administrative data for benefits enrollment
• Prepare and submit letters for verification of employment for employees as needed
• Conduct exit interviews prior to employee’s separation
• Generate reports for employee data and listing upon request
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or related field, required
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Human Resources administration related field
• Experience in the general principles and practices of human resource administration
• Ability to utilize HRIS system software
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Prior experience with focus on workers compensation, training and development a plus
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheet and ability to sort and analyze large volume of data
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information with tact and discretion

Limitations and Disclaimer

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound. Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer