Human Resources Generalist

CHESS•Santa Fe, NM

18d•$58,870 - $73,590•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides expertise on a broad and comprehensive range of Human Resources activities including recruitment, compensation, benefits administration, performance management, employment transactions, policy compliance, and other related HR functional areas. This role offers the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
Five (5) years’ experience directly related to duties and responsibilities listed.
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Knowledge of Human Resources principles, practices, and processes.
Knowledge of current federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Knowledge of compensation administration principles and procedures.
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects and manage numerous deadlines in an environment where business needs may change, and priorities may require constant reprioritizing.
Ability to proactively use discretion and sound judgment when guiding supervisors and employees.
Ability to protect confidential information and communicate with impeccable discretion in all matters related to employees and internal processes.
Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with Workday HCM.
Experience working in a Human Resources Department in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

Assists with the College’s recruitment and hiring processes.
Ensures all hiring processes are effective and legally compliant.
Conducts research, prepares reports and works on special projects as assigned.
Serves as primary HR resource for departments by assessing employee relations concerns, interpreting policy, and directing stakeholders to appropriate resources and solutions.
Provides guidance to supervisors regarding adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as policies and procedures; identifies innovative solutions and options to address complex human resource management issues.
Reviews personnel actions to include compensation and classification changes, personnel transactions, administers benefit changes and other related human resources processes.
Reviews and verifies incoming and outgoing documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
Maintains knowledge of college policies, processes and resources, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Assists with projects to improve the quality of HR services provided.
Conducts research, analysis, and studies to address issues and problems related to human resources, recommends programs or actions to resolve problems and enhance services.
Coordinates health, life, disability insurance, retirement, and all other benefit enrollments and separations, and communicates with service providers concerning routine administration.
Guides supervisors in the use of performance management, corrective action plans, and disciplinary actions.
Advises employees and managers regarding benefits and leave programs.
Assists with benefits open enrollment on an annual basis.
Processes initial unemployment responses and represents the College in unemployment hearings.
Conducts workplace investigations as required.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.