HR Generalist

Chaminade University Of Honolulu•Honolulu, HI

19d•$48,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist runs the daily functions of Chaminade University of Honolulu’s Human Resources Department. Duties include onboarding and off-boarding, contracts and benefits administration, responding to HRIS questions, administering employee engagement programs, and enforcing University policies and practices. The position serves as a point of contact for the department within the University and with outside vendors, and reports to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources. The role supports hiring, employee records and HR systems, training and compliance, benefits and leave, performance and talent management, employee recognition, and related administrative and event-planning activities. The position maintains current knowledge of employment laws and HR practices, develops relationships across University departments, and supports the University’s Catholic and Marianist identity and its service to students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry. This is a full-time, exempt position that may require evening, weekend, and some holiday work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least one year of Human Resources Generalist experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Integrity and professionalism, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite or related software.
Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
Willingness to respect and support the University's Catholic and Marianist identity and perform duties consistent with its educational values and mission.
Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution serving students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.
Ability to work in a community and office setting, with intermittent sitting, standing, stair climbing, and walking on inclines and declines.
Ability to lift 20 pounds, traverse campus, climb stairs, and sit or stand for 30 minutes at a time; finger dexterity and ability to communicate information and ideas clearly.

Nice To Haves

SHRM or HRCI certification.
Management experience.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities

Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments, including safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, exams, and certifications.
Manage faculty contracts in conjunction with the Provost's Office.
Assist with recruiting and hiring qualified applicants, including interviewing, creating and processing requisitions, and onboarding, while coordinating with department managers.
Conduct or obtain background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
Implement new-hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
Administer HR programs involving compensation, benefits, open enrollment, leave, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition and engagement, training and development, onboarding, and off-boarding.
Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive matters to appropriate staff.
Participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as needed.
Perform administrative tasks such as creating check requests, reconciling bills, and tracking and paying vendor contracts and invoices.
Maintain HRIS data accuracy, run requested reports, audit active student worker and adjunct faculty lists, and assist employees with HRIS tasks such as password resets and e-signatures.
Organize and assist with employee events, including years-of-service recognition, holiday parties, new-employee orientation, open houses, and Blue Zones events.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommend best practices and review policies and practices for compliance.
Develop relationships across University departments.
Keep current on HR, talent management, employment law, regulatory changes, and technology trends, including maintaining or obtaining a Human Resources certification.
Complete special projects as assigned.
Perform duties consistently with the University's Marianist educational values and mission and respect its service to Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island students.