Human Resource Generalist

Columbia-Greene Community College • Hudson, NY

295d • $58,000 - $62,000

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Human Resource Generalist who will report to the Vice President for Administration and Director of Human Resources. The Human Resource Generalist will provide professional support to the daily operations of the Human Resource Office with an emphasis on recruitment, onboarding, search process coordination, compliance training and other related duties that will enhance the functions of the department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or related field.
• At least three years of progressive human resources experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of human resource practices, employment law and regulations, including civil service law in a unionized environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and people management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, tech-savvy with other HR software, MS Office Suite, and/or related software.

Nice To Haves

• HR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists the director in developing, administering, and communicating HR policies, procedures, and directives.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in the HR field, new and innovative human resource programs, and services within higher education, and of employment law updates.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of finance and human resource files and records.
• Manages the recruitment and selection of all college staff, including placement of employment posting with outside external sources, communicating with applicants, supporting search committees, maintaining search summaries, and final decisions.
• Manages the development and continued improvement of the onboarding and orientation process for new hires.
• Works closely with broker of record with onboarding of employee (and retirees) benefit programs, including dissemination of information, enrollment, education, and wellness.
• Partners with Payroll Officer to ensure changes to employment data are reconciled, leave accruals meet ADA, FMLA and other leave laws.
• Reviews and reconciles monthly insurance invoices and ensures accuracy in employee benefit portal, for 1095C processing.
• Prepares annual requisitions for monthly insurances and/or other department invoices.
• Assists in the maintenance and tracking of employee annual development and performance plans.
• Prepares and maintains the training compliance platform and assigns appropriate content accordingly.
• Assists in the development of new and current job descriptions, in collaboration with department directors and union representatives.
• Serves on college committees by nature of position, IDEA, Professional Development and Health Matters.
• Streamlines internal human resources processes to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assists the Administration Office with preparation of annual audits.
• Assists in the planning of retirement seminars with approved SUNY vendors.
• Assists Director with annual reporting to civil service, PESH, and other agencies.
• Serves as back up for payroll processing and retirement reporting, and other related duties.
• Other duties as required to support department and institutional goals and as assigned by the VP of Administration and Director.

Benefits

• Annual 12-month salary range $58-62K will be commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Generous vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tax-deferred compensation.
• Employee and dependent tuition waivers.
• PSLF waivers offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree