Human Resources Generalist Jobs

Department: Human Resources

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or [email protected] .

Summary

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist provides support for a range of HR functions across all university departments. Their work is focused on employee relations efforts that balance the needs of employees with strategic direction and providing best-practice programs and services, aligned with the needs of a premier technological research university of international stature. The HR Generalist will coordinate a wide variety of services, policies and programs representing all functional areas of the HR department, which are designed to assist, support, train, and develop a superior workforce at Michigan Tech. The HR Generalist will focus on processes and programs, providing quality customer service to all in the department and on campus.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Facilitate training sessions and conduct evaluation and assessment of training program success.
• Develop position descriptions in consultation with departments.
• Provide a wide variety of both complex and routine services for the Human Resources (HR) department and the University in the areas of employment services, benefits, payroll, and HRIS.
• Participates in and contributes to the review, development, and improvements for more efficient and effective HR processes.
• Provide collective bargaining agreement guidance to supervisors.
• Administer employment, compensation and classification processes/procedures; serve as staff search committee advisor, review personnel action changes, and other position change inquiries.
• Responsible for updating forms and documentation as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers in order to meet high quality standards for services.
• Commits to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work. Actively engage in University continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate proactively and work with departmental managers to resolve employee concerns and issues.
• Responsible for employment processes for staff and the online applicant tracking system.
• Develop and deliver professional presentations and training to campus groups, large or small, using appropriate media, including but not limited to PowerPoint, spreadsheets, and other methods to enhance effective communications.
• Applies safety-related knowledge, skills and practices to everyday work.
• Interface with managers and committees regarding hiring and promotion processes and procedures to assure compliance with established policies, procedures, and/or union contracts.
• Serve on cross-functional teams and undertake projects of moderate complexity related to HR programs and objectives.
• Preserve the confidentiality, security, and integrity of personal employee information and in all personnel matters.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
• Provide support in the revision, development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum Requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Required Experience (minimum Requirements)

• Two years progressively responsible office experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency using personal computers and advanced Microsoft Office applications, including word processing, spreadsheet/databases, and presentation packages
• Two years customer service experience

Desirable Education and/or Experience

• Experience working in higher education Human Resources.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities (minimum Requirements)

• Demonstrated organizational skills, with particular attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects in a timely and professional manner in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information and to define and solve problems.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building and oral/written communication skills (including electronic communications).
• Demonstrated ability to give presentations to audiences of all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with complex, high stress, and confidential issues.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, diplomatic, patient, service-driven, a self-starter, and have a willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgements on sensitive, confidential topics.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, And/or Abilities

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training And Other Conditions Of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training

• Employee Safety Overview
• Annual Data Security Training
• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
• Annual Title IX Training

Background Check

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions Of Employment

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. Visa sponsorship is unavailable at this time. This is not an E-Verified Position.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)

1.00

FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

Negotiable Based on Experience

Title of Position Supervisor

Manager of Staff Employment

Posting Type

Internal & External

Dependent on Funding

No

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Additional Information

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures* (minimum requirements)