Human Resources Generalist

Ferrum College • Ferrum, VA

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About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides administrative and operational support for all Human Resources functions and serves as a key point of contact for the HR office. This position plays an important role in supporting the daily operations of the department while maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, customer service, and teamwork. The Human Resources Generalist will also serve as backup support for positions within the Human Resources Department as needed.

Requirements

• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, customer service, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Backup support for positions within the Human Resources Department.
• Conducting phone interviews for select positions.
• Processing payrolls as backup support when necessary.
• Will be trained to process payrolls.

Responsibilities

• Responding to employment verification and reference check requests for faculty, staff, and students.
• Assisting with posting open positions on the College website and with external recruiting vendors.
• Supporting recruiting efforts during peak hiring periods, including conducting phone interviews for select positions.
• Assisting with new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Providing data entry and administrative support for various HR functions across the department.
• Tracking departmental purchase orders, ordering office and HR supplies, and processing invoices for approval.
• Distributing electronic surveys for current and exiting employees, including engagement and exit surveys.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of departmental and campus events.
• Supporting document preparation, electronic and paper filing, records management scanning, mailings, copying, faxing, and other administrative support duties.
• Assisting with departmental record retention requirements.
• Assisting with payroll-related functions, including data entry for employee and student worker payrolls.
• Processing payrolls as backup support when necessary.
• Partnering with the HR Team to identify opportunities to improve departmental efficiency through technology and process improvements.
• Special projects and other duties may be assigned to support the operational and strategic needs of the department and institution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed