Human Resources Generalist

The University of Mississippi; Mississippi; Presencial; USD 52.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Mississippi in University, MS is seeking an HR Generalist to provide guidance to employees and managers, supporting employee relations, talent processes, and day-to-day HR operations onsite.

You will partner with HR colleagues to improve the employee experience through data, training, and process refinement, while ensuring compliance with federal and state laws and university policies.

Formación

• 3+ years of related HR experience and a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience using Workday in a professional setting.
• Experience working in Higher Education.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers, addressing HR-related questions, policies, and processes.
• Support employee relations by gathering information, providing guidance, and escalating matters as appropriate.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding, including job postings, candidate coordination, and new hire processes.
• Administer and support HR programs, including performance management, compensation actions, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure HR transactions are processed accurately and on time within HRIS systems.
• Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures to promote consistency and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and centers of expertise to support broader HR initiatives and projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and enhance the employee experience.
• Provide training and education on Workday, recruiting practices, and fair and compliant hiring processes.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws, institutional policies, and HR best practices.
• Participate in HR projects supporting organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and institutional priorities.
• Build effective working relationships with leaders, employees, and HR colleagues to improve communication and resolve workplace concerns.
• Prepare and analyze HR reports and data to identify trends and support departmental and HR decision-making.

Conocimientos

Employee relations

Talent processes

HR operations

HR data/analytics

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Workday

Descripción del empleo

Join The University of Mississippi onsite in University, MS as a Human Resources Generalist supporting employees and managers with reliable HR guidance. In this role, you will help keep HR processes running smoothly across employee relations, talent activities, and day-to-day HR operations, while partnering with HR colleagues to improve the employee experience through data, training, and process refinement.

Compensation: $51,604.80 - $77,396.80 per year

Minimum qualifications: 3 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers, addressing HR-related questions, policies, and processes
• Support employee relations by gathering information, providing guidance, and escalating matters as appropriate
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding, including job postings, candidate coordination, and new hire processes
• Administer and support HR programs, including performance management, compensation actions, and employee engagement initiatives
• Ensure HR transactions are processed accurately and on time within HRIS systems
• Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures to promote consistency and compliance
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and centers of expertise to support broader HR initiatives and projects
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and enhance the employee experience
• Provide training and education on Workday, recruiting practices, and fair and compliant hiring processes
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws, institutional policies, and HR best practices
• Participate in HR projects supporting organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and institutional priorities
• Build effective working relationships with leaders, employees, and HR colleagues to improve communication and resolve workplace concerns
• Prepare and analyze HR reports and data to identify trends and support departmental and HR decision-making

Requirements

• Provide comprehensive HR support across multiple functional areas, including employee relations, talent processes, and HR operations
• Experience using Workday in a professional setting
• Experience working in Higher Education

Additional Information

• Department: Human Resources
• Substitution: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 basis.
• Interview accommodations: Candidates called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the interview date.
• EEO: The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in employment, education programs, and activities and complies with applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination.
• Background checks: UM conducts background investigations, including a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.