HR Generalist I – Onboarding & Employee Support

Kansas City University; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City University, located in Missouri, seeks an HR Specialist I - Generalist Support to provide broad employee-facing HR support across the life cycle and help coordinate day-to-day HR operations. You will welcome employees and visitors, support onboarding logistics, and assist with wellness programming across both KCU campuses.

The role emphasizes accurate Workday data entry and confidentiality. Collaboration with HR colleagues ensures responsive service and a positive employee experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of one year of professional HR, administrative, employee services, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with Workday or another HRIS and employee timekeeping platform strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee-facing HR support across the employee life cycle.
• Serve as an accessible first point of contact for routine HR questions and connect individuals with the appropriate HR resource when needed.
• Support employee transactions and maintain accurate employee information in Workday.
• Assist with onboarding, employee changes, employment documentation, records, reporting, and separation activities.
• Coordinate new employee orientation logistics for both campuses and ensure a welcoming onboarding experience.
• Provide routine Time and Absence support and escalate complex questions as appropriate.
• Partner with HR team members to support timely resolution of employee needs.
• Assist with HR purchasing, scheduling, materials, meetings, and other department operational needs.
• Support Wellness programming and employee engagement activities for KCyou Well-Being.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Kansas City University, located in Missouri, seeks an HR Specialist I - Generalist Support to provide broad employee-facing HR support across the life cycle and help coordinate day-to-day HR operations. You will welcome employees and visitors, support onboarding logistics, and assist with wellness programming across both KCU campuses.

The role emphasizes accurate Workday data entry and confidentiality. Collaboration with HR colleagues ensures responsive service and a positive employee experience