Employer: Antioch University
- Under the supervision of the Vice-Chancellor, Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist assists in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the Office of Human Resources and the Payroll Department.
- The responsibilities include a full range of human resources activities in a multi-state environment.
- Primary responsibilities include processing/entering, maintaining and reporting employee information, including payroll; support/monitor search processes and onboard new employees; position description and compensation review; archiving personnel information; coordinating employee training, performance management, and other activities.
- Duties also include assisting the VCHR with internal/external compliance reporting, surveys, and other duties as assigned.
- The position requires a high level of discretion and confidentiality, with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct investigations, provide support to supervisors and chairs in completing performance improvement plans and probationary reviews, and manage other personnel issues as they arise
- Supports hiring managers in posting positions and processing job announcements, monitors searches and completes new hire orientations and necessary paperwork
- In collaboration with the VCHR, makes salary recommendations for new hires and reclassifications, and works closely with Supervisors and Chairs in producing accurate job descriptions Responsible for all data entry of employee information for all University Administration and Online employees; supports other areas as needed
- Supports the rollout and completion of the annual performance evaluation process
- Ensure Administration and Online employees complete required training and identifies other training needs
- Maintain Datatel/Colleague (HRIS) database files for new hires and complete wage adjustments, address changes, etc. Maintain the physical and electronic Human Resource/Payroll employee files
- Develop and maintain various HR spreadsheets in Excel, e.g. Service Recognition, Leave Donation, Tuition Remission, and other spreadsheets as the need arises
- Completes separations and the necessary termination paperwork
- Create reports, correspondence, professional presentations, as needed
- In coordination with the Benefits Administrator, manages leaves, provides guidance, and assists as needed with the annual Benefits Enrollment and Benefits Fair
- Assist with assembling data and documents for annual compliance reporting and audits
- Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate special projects, as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management, or Business Administration, with at least five years of experience in Human Resources/Payroll, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Preferred: Master’s degree in Human Resources, SHRM Certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proven understanding of Human Resources principles and processes
- Knowledge, skill and experience with an HRIS system
- Strong organization, office technology, and customer service skills
- Ability to learn and to transfer knowledge in a variety of situations
- Understanding of compensation systems, job analysis and evaluation, position descriptions and compensation planning
- Knowledge of employment law and regulations pertaining to pay, wage garnishments, benefits and deductions
- Proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands
- Able to maintain discretion and confidentiality, and to show good judgment in communicating with others and performing the duties of the position
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
- Able to develop productive and respectful working relationships
- Competent in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and use of Gmail
