HR Generalist: Onboarding, HRIS & Compliance Expert

Stephens-College; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephens College is seeking an HR Generalist to provide broad HR support across records, HRIS data integrity, onboarding, compliance, payroll and benefits. The role encompasses employee service, documentation, and day-to-day HR operations at our Columbia, MO campus.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, with a preference for at least one year of HR management experience and knowledge of employment laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least one year of HR management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department.
• Respond to routine employee questions and direct employees to appropriate HR resources.
• Support department workflows, calendars, checklists, recurring deadlines, and HR projects.
• Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, and documentation as assigned.
• Assist with HR communications, employee notices, newsletters, and department updates.
• Support employee engagement activities, recognition efforts, HR events, and culture-related initiatives.
• Maintain organized HR records and assist with improving HR processes and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support HR operations.
• Maintain human resource records, including both paper and electronic employee files.
• Upload personnel forms and employment documents into the HRIS system.
• Enter and update employee data, including new hires, transfers, terminations, pay changes, job classification changes, and other employment updates.
• Prepare and maintain new employee files, termination files, and other personnel documentation.
• Conduct routine audits of HRIS and employee records for accuracy and completeness.
• Support regulatory compliance and reduce litigation risk through accurate and timely documentation.
• Ensure personnel records are organized, current, confidential, and maintained according to HR standards.
• Assist with secure retention, retrieval, and disposal of HR records in accordance with policy.
• Support onboarding process for new employees, including preparation, tracking, and completion of required documentation.
• Ensure all required new employee paperwork is submitted to HR and uploaded into the HRIS system.
• Assist with onboarding checklists, new hire forms, payroll forms, benefit forms, tax forms, and direct deposit documentation.
• Maintain I-9 compliance documentation and assist with completion, tracking, and retention of I-9 forms.
• Support background check, drug screening, and reference check documentation processes.
• Assist with new employee orientation logistics and preparation of orientation materials.
• Coordinate with HR Business Partner, HR Generalist/Payroll Specialist, hiring managers, and HR Director to assist with various HR initiatives and projects
• Help ensure new employees understand key HR processes, deadlines, required forms, and available resources.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Integrity & confidentiality

HR laws knowledge

Microsoft Office

HRIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field

1 year HR management experience preferred

SHRM-CP a plus

Tools

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Job description

Stephens College is seeking an HR Generalist to provide broad HR support across records, HRIS data integrity, onboarding, compliance, payroll and benefits. The role encompasses employee service, documentation, and day-to-day HR operations at our Columbia, MO campus.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, with a preference for at least one year of HR management experience and knowledge of employment laws.