Human Resources Generalist

Westcliff University • Irvine, CA

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education, respected for its transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. The University's mission is to educate, inspire, and empower students and employees to achieve success. Westcliff promotes a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness, valuing each team member. The Human Resources Generalist will provide comprehensive support to employees and managers, facilitating successful HR programs and business practices. This role is key within the HR department, with responsibilities including new hire onboarding, training, policy implementation and compliance, benefits administration, termination, and adherence to HR best practices. The HR Generalist will report to the HR Business Partner and provide overall support to the organization's business leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or related field, required
• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Human Resources administration related field
• Experience in the general principles and practices of human resource administration
• Ability to utilize HRIS system software
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheet and ability to sort and analyze large volume of data
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information with tact and discretion

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with focus on workers compensation, training and development a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties including, but not limited to responding to employee questions related to University policies and procedures, benefits and other HR related inquiries
• Manage the onboarding and orientation process for all new employees, including staff and faculty, with completion of required paperwork
• Educate and train newly hired employees on University policies and benefits, internal process and procedures
• Maintain Human Resources records by updating new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications in PayChex system
• Create physical and digital Human Resources personnel files for all employees; responsible for retention and archiving of all personnel records
• Maintain the organization’s Employee Handbook and update the Handbook as needed
• Assist employees with questions and enrollment of benefits including health, 401k and disability
• Coordinate with insurance broker and provide administrative data for benefits enrollment
• Prepare and submit letters for verification of employment for employees as needed
• Conduct exit interviews prior to employee’s separation
• Generate reports for employee data and listing upon request
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• outstanding benefits
• health
• 401k
• disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level