HR Generalist for HR Data and Operations

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plans

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University’s Wilson College of Textiles in Raleigh seeks an HR Generalist for HR Data & Operations to maintain data integrity across HR systems and support college HR operations.

You will independently handle HR data transactions for hires, changes, payroll and leave; oversee student hiring, summer salary processing, and documentation to reduce errors; join a collaborative team dedicated to advancing textile education.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and evaluate HR data transactions for new hires, job changes, and other lifecycle events, ensuring accuracy and policy alignment.
• Administer payroll and leave-related HR processes, including family medical leave and leave balance review to determine next steps.
• Manage student hiring and graduate appointments, evaluating eligibility and processing according to university requirements.
• Process summer salary appointments and related compensation transactions.
• Review HR data and documentation to identify discrepancies and coordinate resolution with central HR or other resources.
• Maintain electronic personnel records and support HR data integrity.

Job description

Posting Number:

PG194839EP

Internal Recruitment :

No

Working Title:

HR Generalist for HR Data and Operations

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$60,000 – $65,000, commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Core Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; flexible schedule is available, long hours occasionally due to season events and business need.

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department :

Wilson College of Textiles, Office of Human Resourcces

About the Department:

Over the past 125 years, the Wilson College of Textiles has developed a reputation for exceptional education, innovative research and productive industry partnerships. While we take pride in that legacy, we continue to set higher standards and new goals.
That means establishing sustainability as the foundation of everything we do. It means updating the cutting edge technology used in our state-of-the-art labs and studios. It means a commitment to a welcoming and supportive culture. Put simply, it means using our textiles expertise to improve quality of life for everyone.
We produce leaders who make a difference both at home in North Carolina and across the world. Students land top jobs in manufacturing, fashion, athletics, research, medicine, academia and more. Our faculty count the CDC, DOD and NSF as regular research partners.
The Wilson College provides both the community feel of a small college and the resources of NC State University, a leading land-grant public research institution and recognized as one of the best employers in the state. Not to mention, it’s located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina, which is consistently listed in U.S. News and World Report’s best American cities to live in.
At NC State, our employee value proposition aims to create an ecosystem of meaningful work opportunities that align with Wolfpack 2030: Powering the Extraordinary, NC State’s strategic plan. We strive to provide an accepting and dynamic culture, opportunities for personal growth and professional development, and programs to support your busy life. Simply put, we want you to achieve your highest potential at work.
If you’re a world-class applicant with a passion for higher education and a commitment to affecting positive change locally and globally, apply to become a part of our hyper-collaborative Wolfpack where everyone belongs.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties:

The HR Generalist – HR Data & Operations serves as a front-line HR resource responsible for managing and auditing sensitive employee and position data within university HR systems. This role is fundamental to the integrity of college HR operations and records, ensuring the accuracy and security of personnel information while identifying opportunities to improve HR processes and reduce redundancies in workflows. As a vital member of the Wilson College of Textiles, you will support the only college in North America solely focused on textiles. Our faculty and researchers apply “textiles thinking” to solve the world’s grand challenges, from medical innovation to environmental sustainability. As the HR Generalist – HR Data & Operations, you provide the critical data integrity and operational stability that allow these world-class innovators to focus on their mission of global advancement.

HR Data Management & Onboarding

• Independently manage and evaluate HR data transactions associated with new hires, job changes, and other employee lifecycle events, ensuring transactions are accurately processed and consistent with university requirements.
• Administer payroll and leave-related HR processes, including management and tracking of family medical leave and other leave types, and review leave balances and potential overdrawn leave situations to determine appropriate next steps.
• Manage student hiring and graduate appointment processes, including evaluating eligibility and ensuring appointments are processed in accordance with applicable university requirements.
• Process summer salary appointments and related additional compensation transactions.
• Review HR data and documentation to identify discrepancies, determine appropriate next steps within established policies and procedures, and coordinate resolution with central HR or other appropriate resources when necessary.
• Maintain electronic personnel records and serve