HR Generalist: Talent, Benefits & Compliance

Zane State College; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Healthcare plans including medical, Rx

HSA/FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Life and long-term disability

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Zane State College is seeking an HR professional to manage benefits programs, payroll processes, and HRIS while ensuring regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with hiring managers to staff positions, handle onboarding, and oversee employee relations for faculty, staff, and adjuncts.

The role emphasizes data-driven HR, program development, and the delivery of mandatory compliance training. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, management, or a related area plus 3–5 years of HR experience OR an Associate’s degree plus 4–7 years HR experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel pivot tables required.
• Strong interpersonal and customer relations skills, high organizational ability, attention to detail, self-initiative, and dependability are required.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or SHRM certification/designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize employee benefits programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Oversee payroll processes and systems.
• Manage HR information systems and maintain accurate employee records.
• Develop and implement HR procedures.
• Monitor and report on HR metrics and analytics.
• Coordinate culture, health, and safety initiatives.
• Partner with hiring managers to meet talent needs by managing the entire hiring process.
• Process onboarding/employment-related paperwork
• Schedule or conduct new employee orientations
• Conduct exit interviews and ensure that necessary employment termination paperwork is completed
• Process employee (faculty, staff, and adjunct) appointments in the J1 system
• Serve as initial point of contact for employee relations
• Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations or work complaints
• Provide timely processing of inquiries and complaints while applying HR policy; serve as Deputy Title IX Coordinator
• Ensure mandatory compliance training is delivered and completed – Vector/Safe Colleges
• Administer annual performance management and staff advancement for staff members
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Benefits Administration

Compliance Knowledge

Data Analysis

HRIS and Technology

Communication Skills

Conflict Resolution

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / business / management

Associate’s degree + 4–7 years HR experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel pivot tables

Job description

Zane State College is seeking an HR professional to manage benefits programs, payroll processes, and HRIS while ensuring regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with hiring managers to staff positions, handle onboarding, and oversee employee relations for faculty, staff, and adjuncts.

The role emphasizes data-driven HR, program development, and the delivery of mandatory compliance training. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential in a dynamic academic environment.