Human Resources Generalist
2 days ago
Hialeah
Job Description Position Overview: The HR Generalist position serves as a comprehensive human resource professional responsible for coordinating and managing all core HR functions across the institution. This role encompasses the full spectrum of human resources activities, including employment and recruitment, benefits administration, regulatory compliance, and policy enforcement, while providing strategic support to upper-level management. The HR Generalist acts as a key liaison between employees and leadership, managing everything from the complete hiring process and new employee orientation to performance management, disciplinary procedures, and exit interviews. This position requires maintaining thorough knowledge of university policies, federal and state regulations, and legal compliance requirements, including Title IX, FERPA, FMLA, and EEO standards. The role demands exceptional organizational skills to manage employee databases, coordinate benefits enrollment, conduct background checks, and maintain accurate personnel files while supporting institutional initiatives through participation in university events, committees, and special projects. Key Responsibilities: • Communication Management: Respond promptly to daily communications via email and voicemail, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally., • Policy Adherence and Ethical Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the University's mission, policies, procedures, ethical standards, compliance with data protection regulations, and pertinent legal regulations in all aspects of admission activities., • University Engagement: Participate in Commencement Exercises, new student orientation, university events, committees, self-studies, and University Commencement Ceremonies., • Special Projects: Execute special projects assigned by the President or supervisor., • Compliance Adherence: Ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as FNU Policies, Procedures, Rules, Regulations, and Code of Ethics. As well as Title IX, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, as amended from time to time (“FERPA”), the Florida Information Protection Act of 2014, as amended from time to time (“FIPA”), the EU General Data Protection Regulation as amended from time to time (GDPR) and all other applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations, • Assigned Duties: Undertake other assigned duties as required. Position Responsibilities: • Maintain a thorough knowledge of the University’s policies and procedures pertinent to the human resources processes of the institution for University-wide employees as well as students., • Maintain a thorough knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions., • Manage the staffing and recruitment process of the institution to fill vacancies ensuring paperwork associated with the hiring process is in order, up-to-date and complete., • Perform background, drug, and reference checks on all new employees during the hiring process., • Perform background, drug, and reference checks on current employees as needed., • Process all personnel change documentation to include new hires, reinstatement, separations, promotions, demotions, layoffs, and status changes as appropriate., • Maintain the human resource information system and employee database., • Handle reports and resolve regulatory compliance issues of a Human Resource nature, such as EEO, Workman’s Compensation, FMLA, unemployment claims, etc., • Support and assist upper-level management in the development, establishment, and enforcement of institutional policies and procedures from a human resources perspective., • Coordinate and maintain accurate employee files for the institution, meeting regulatory standards., • Act as the FMLA coordinator for the institution., • Conduct new employee orientation and exit interviews., • Assist upper-level management and supervisors in employee-related matters according to institutional policy and procedures, such as leave of absence, attendance, performance, discipline, and grievances., • Counsel and assist the Campus Deans with disciplinary action decisions and procedures., • Attend and participate in conferences, events, seminars, and training sessions of interest to Human Resources, • Identify, conduct, and manage employee orientation, development, and on-the-job training of a general nature., • Ensure compensation and benefits are in line with the Institution's policies and all Federal, State, and local laws and legislation., • Benchmark compensation and benefits., • Support annual salary reviews., • Coordinate employee safety, welfare, and wellness., • Coordinate and process employee benefits and their documentation for the institution for new hires and existing personnel to include updates, changes, and separations., • Coordinate annual open enrollment meetings, process open enrollment changes, and act as a liaison between the benefits administrators/representatives and employees., • Prepare and maintain the Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual for the Institution., • Maintain all Staff and Faculty Handbooks up to date for the institution., • Master’s Degree in HR or related field, • Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferable., • Minimum 4 -5 years of experience in a similar role, • Knowledge and expertise in HR policies and procedures, • Significant knowledge of the hiring process, • Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion, • A strong understanding of best practices and current regulations specific to HR, • Excellent judgment and problem-solving skills, • Knowledge about conflict management, • Strong decision-making skills, • Excellent communication skills Schedule: Full-time Benefits: • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Life Insurance, • Supplemental Benefits, • Paid Holidays, • Vacation, • Sick Time, • Bereavement Leave, • Jury Duty, • Military Leave, • Personal Leave, • Benefits Continuation (COBRA), • 401(k) Savings Plan, • Educational Assistance, • Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Working Conditions General office working conditions. The noise level is at normal office capacity. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that employees must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently and for extended periods of time, sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle and feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs. This position requires the ability to see, hear, and operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment. The employee must lift and/or move up to (10) pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust to focus. The employee must travel to other campuses, as needed and/or required. Safety Hazard of the Job Minimal Hazards. Note: The use of computers and University resources is limited to school business purposes. Installation of any software is prohibited. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all tasks, duties, skills, and/or responsibilities always required for this position in each Campus. Tasks, duties, skills, and/or responsibilities may vary from individual to individual, campus to campus, and over time, depending upon various factors. These are general guidelines for this job position.