Human Resources Generalist

Southern Oregon University • Ashland, OR

393d • $44,784 - $51,480

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist at Southern Oregon University plays a crucial role in developing, implementing, and administering personnel programs in compliance with state and federal regulations. This position supports institutional goals by providing consultative services on various HR functions, including recruitment, employment, classification, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and training. The HR Generalist operates under the supervision of the Associate Director of Human Resources and is responsible for ensuring a high level of service excellence to all customers seeking HR guidance.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or a similar field.
• Excellent facilitation skills, including large group facilitation.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering presentations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in human resources management in an educational environment.
• Successful experience working in higher education, preferably in a collective bargaining environment.
• Working knowledge of web-based recruiting and onboarding systems.
• Classification/Compensation experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage the recruitment and employment processes from beginning to end.
• Provide training opportunities to supervisors and employees regarding recruitment and employment processes.
• Perform comprehensive analysis of position attributes and make final decisions on compensation and employment actions.
• Post and advertise jobs for equal opportunity and competitive hiring.
• Administer the electronic new hire paperwork onboarding process.
• Manage the background check program for employees.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and university policies.
• Perform data entry of all employment actions to establish personnel records.
• Participate in updates to HRIS and troubleshoot issues as needed.
• Administer the annual non-renewable reappointment process.
• Coordinate the onboarding process for all employees and student employment.
• Maintain the department's digital filing system and ensure compliance with retention regulations.
• Organize and facilitate monthly new employee orientation programs.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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