HR Generalist I — Employee Relations & Recruitment

ucumberlands; Williamsburg (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberlands is seeking a Human Resources Generalist I to provide HR support to faculty and staff across the University. This role partners with managers on employee relations, recruitment, performance management, policy interpretation, and compliance.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR matters, help with onboarding of new hires, including adjunct faculty and student workers, and assist in maintaining accurate personnel records in a fast-paced, university environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0-2 years of HR experience required; higher education experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for supervisors and staff.
• Advise managers on performance management and documentation.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment for staff and adjunct faculty.
• Assist onboarding for new hires, including adjunct faculty and staff.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and university policies.
• Maintain accurate personnel records.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

HRIS

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cumberlands is seeking a Human Resources Generalist I to provide HR support to faculty and staff across the University. This role partners with managers on employee relations, recruitment, performance management, policy interpretation, and compliance.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR matters, help with onboarding of new hires, including adjunct faculty and student workers, and assist in maintaining accurate personnel records in a fast-paced, university environment.