Senior Human Resources Generalist

Alabama A&M University•Normal, IL

40d

About The Position

The Senior Human Resources Generalist assists with the administration of the human resources policies, procedures and programs. The Senior HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: departmental development, employee relations, training and development, compensation, organizational development, and employment. Provides advice, assistance and follow-up on university policies, procedures, documentation and general support. Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries. In general, a Senior HR generalist performs a wide variety of both complex and routine administrative services. The Human Resources generalist is responsible for all or part of these areas: Recruitment and dismissal processes Employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting Employment verification Training and Talent Development Onboarding Employee relations University employee communication Compensation administration and Employee safety and welfare

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related area with at least five (5) years of human resources experience.
Knowledge of multiple human resources disciplines
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
Excellent presentation, communication and interpersonal skills.
Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Basic writing, reading and arithmetic skills.
Strong level of influence and negotiation skills.
Able to work alone on a broad variety of projects.
Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations.
Able to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in course of work.
Ability to research, evaluate and analyze new recruitment techniques, methods, and procedures.
Knowledge of appropriate employment legislation.
Self-motivation and the ability to work on your own initiative
Outstanding organizational skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work with personnel from all levels
Tact and the ability to deal with difficult situations
Numerical and budgeting skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for all human resource activities to include employment, compensation, and training and development.
Prepare and maintain university job documentation, and job evaluation systems.
Prepare and process documentation for payroll.
Recommend, develop and schedule training and development courses.
Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on university policies, procedures, and documentation.
Recommend operating policy and procedural improvements.
Providing research and statistical information to staff in collecting, preparing and analyzing the information for use in implementation of procedures and policies.
Assisting with compensation and classification issues.
Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors,
Referring complex and and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and Investigations.
Reviewing employee complaints and ensuring accurate and timely documentation of concerns or issues.
Assist in facilitating actions to resolve the employee issues.
Provides advice to managers, supervisors, and employees regarding policies, Procedures and resolution of complaints.
Review requests to fill positions; conducts talent search efforts and assists with executive recruitment; post job openings, receives and screens candidate applications; and forwards qualified applications to appropriate staff.
Participating in interviews as required and assisting staff members in identifying and creating job related interview questions.
Ensures selection and hiring processes are conducted legally and in compliance with all State and Federal Laws and regulations. Ensures the State EEO guidelines are followed and that EEO strategies are employed as defined with the agency to meet goals.
Coordinates onboarding for selected candidates; contacts department heads to provide hiring and start date information; drafts and sends approved offer letters to new hires to coordinate the pre-employment process, orientation activities and official start dates; and provides related information regarding benefits, work locations and contact information.
Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
Develops job announcements for internal and external postings, as well as advertisements for targeted media outlets.
Maintains confidentiality in performing job responsibilities; maintains employee files and records.
Completes other projects/tasks are required and assigned.