Human Resources Generalist

Connecticut State Community College•Hartford, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will collaborate with other parts of the Human Resources organization to ensure processes and programs are aligned with CSCU goals and designed to deliver seamless and efficient service. Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist is accountable for providing on site human resources services to employees and coordinating with CSCU to optimize service delivery through effective performance in these essential duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with one (1) or more years' experience in the principles, practices and techniques of Human Resources.
Considerable knowledge of human resources administration, relevant state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, principles and practices of organizational design and human resources information systems.
Considerable written and oral communications skills, interpersonal skills, and negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Three (3) or more years working experience in higher education.
Experience using CORE CT or another HRIS system.
Experience working in a unionized environment.
Experience working with ADA accommodations.
Experience in conflict resolution in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Partners with and is accountable for successful relationships with campus leadership teams to ensure alignment of human resources support services with organizational goals and strategies.
Advises campus leadership teams on human resources policies, procedures and mission driven strategies.
Collaborates with campus leadership to fulfill their organizational staffing needs by ensuring accurate job classifications are used and collaborating with HR Administration to initiate refill requests and position actions.
Collaborates with Talent and Recruitment, to facilitate search processes, including forming search committees and providing guidance throughout the duration of search activities.
Partners with and is accountable for successful relationships with Talent and Recruitment, EEO, Labor Relations and Compensation/Benefits/HR Admin, and Payroll to ensure seamless service for customers.
Provides guidance to employees on various human resources matters including employment, career development, salary and benefits, labor relations, leaves of absence and retirement.
Implements standardized employee engagement programs that support the CSCU culture and promote retention of talent, and improved organizational performance.
Delivers standardized inclusion and diversity initiatives that are responsive to organizational culture, and in line with transforming demographics.
Executes a standardized talent management program to cultivate and develop future leaders to position the organization for sustained leadership effectiveness.
Collaborates and assists the Talent and Recruitment/EEO teams in implementing an onboarding program to ensure seamless transition for new employees and includes completion of state mandated training programs.
Works with campus leadership to administer the performance management system.
Assists campus leadership in addressing employee performance problems, engaging Human Resources Manager and Labor Relations when appropriate.
Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
May assist, coordinate, and/or provide campus training and/or staff development programs