Human Resources Generalist

Auburn; Auburn, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn is seeking a collaborative HR Generalist to support a range of HR programs and services for a diverse workforce. You will assist with employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, training, and other HR functions under guidance from experienced HR professionals.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and interpersonal skills, enjoys building relationships, and helps promote a positive workplace culture while ensuring fairness and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; no specific discipline.

Responsibilities

• Respond to routine inquiries about HR programs across compensation, benefits, employment, employee relations, payroll, training and development.
• Interpret and apply HR policies; guide employees and management.
• Coordinate HR functions such as performance evaluation, merit, reclassification, training and development, and employment processes.
• Assist with HR or payroll transactions and oversee administrative staff for forms and deadlines.
• Help develop unit-specific HR policies and ensure compliance with federal and state laws (EEOC, FMLA, ADA, etc.).
• Compile information and prepare confidential reports and correspondence; analyze HR data.
• Act as liaison between employees/departments and University Human Resources.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - no specific discipline

Job description

Overview

Facilities Management Human Resources is seeking a collaborative, customer-focused Human Resources Generalist to join our team. In this role, you will support a variety of human resources programs and services while serving as a trusted resource for employees and supervisors across a diverse workforce. Working under the guidance of experienced HR professionals, you will assist with employee relations, recruitment and employment processes, training and workforce development initiatives, employee onboarding, benefits, and other HR functions that support the daily operations of Facilities Management.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and supporting employees at all levels of the organization. This position provides consultation and mediation on staff relations matters, helps promote a positive and respectful workplace culture, and contributes to programs and processes that ensure fairness, consistency, and employee engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to grow their career while making a meaningful impact on the employee experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and/or responds to routine inquiries concerning human resources programs within a variety of HR specialties including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, employment, employee relations, payroll, training and/or development.
• Interprets HR policies, procedures, and practices and investigates routine issues, obtaining information from higher-level HR staff and/or referring as appropriate. Provides guidance and support to employees and management on HR policies and procedures.
• Assists in the coordination of human resources functions within the division such as performance evaluation, merit, reclassification, training and development, etc. Assists in the coordination of the employment process including identification of search committee members, development of appropriate behavioral interview questions, and identification of appropriate candidate evaluation methodology.
• May initiate and/or approve routine human resources or payroll transactions. May oversee the work of administrative support staff relating to the completion of forms and meeting deadlines.
• Assists with the development of unit-specific human resources policies, procedures, and programs while maintaining compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, ADA, FLSA, EEOC, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, FMLA, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, USERRA, and Equal Pay Act.
• Compiles information and prepares reports, letters, memos, and job-related documentation of a confidential nature. Runs queries and analyzes HR-related data.
• Acts as a liaison between employees or departments and University Human Resources.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree - no specific discipline.

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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Posted Date

9/14/2026