Human Resources Generalist

Mohawk Valley Community College; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Valley Community College invites applications for a Human Resources Generalist in the Office of Human Resources. The role focuses on onboarding, HRIS personnel transactions, benefits administration, employee and labor relations, and civil service compliance.

This position supports student employment and maintains confidential records with accuracy. Responsibilities include onboarding new staff, processing HRIS transactions, assisting with benefits enrollment, and coordinating student

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of HR or related administrative experience.
• Proficiency in office software and ability to learn HRIS.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employee onboarding and complete required documentation.
• Process HRIS transactions for hires, changes, benefits, and separations.
• Coordinate student employment recruitment, hiring and onboarding.
• Guide student employees and supervisors on policies and processes.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and communications.
• Support leave and accommodation processes (FMLA/ADA).
• Support employee and labor relations activities and investigations.
• Assist civil service administration and training compliance reporting.
• Maintain HR records and generate employment reports.
• Advise on HR policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with HR staff to improve processes during peak periods.
• Provide responsive customer service to employees and supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in HR / business

HR experience

Office productivity software

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field

Tools

HRIS familiarity

Job description

Location: Utica, NY

Job Type: Full-Time, 12-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.

The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Human Resources Generalist in our Office of Human Resources. The Human Resources Generalist supports the College’s employment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, labor relations, civil service administration, and student employment functions. This position serves as the primary coordinator for employee onboarding and the primary processor of HRIS personnel transactions while providing professional and operational support across Human Resources functions. The HR Generalist ensures compliance with College policies, collective bargaining agreements, civil service regulations, and applicable employment laws while providing responsive and professional service to employees, supervisors, and the campus community. This position works collaboratively with Human Resources staff to support efficient departmental operations, effective service delivery, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities For This Position Include

• Serves as the primary coordinator for employee onboarding, ensuring completion of required employment documentation and facilitating a positive onboarding experience for new employees.
• Processes personnel transactions within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), including new hires, employment changes, benefit-related transactions, and separations, while maintaining accurate employee records.
• Coordinates student employment processes, including recruitment, hiring, and onboarding, in collaboration with the Assistant to the Office of Human Resources and campus partners.
• Serves as a resource for student employment policies, procedures, and processes and provides guidance to student employees and supervisors.
• Assists employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and general benefits-related questions while supporting annual open enrollment and employee benefits communications.
• Supports leave and accommodation processes, including FMLA and ADA, by preparing documentation, maintaining confidential records, and tracking required deadlines.
• Provides administrative support for employee and labor relations activities, including maintaining confidential records, preparing documentation, conducting research, and assisting with investigations and other related processes as assigned.
• Assists with civil service administration by processing required employment documentation, monitoring employment actions for compliance, and coordinating required submissions.
• Coordinates required employee compliance training, monitors completion, and assists with institutional compliance reporting and recordkeeping.
• Maintains accurate Human Resources records and prepares reports related to employment, compliance, training, and workforce data.
• Provides guidance to employees and supervisors regarding Human Resources policies, procedures, forms, and employment-related processes, referring complex matters as appropriate.
• Collaborates with Human Resources staff to support departmental operations, cross-functional initiatives, and continuous process improvement while providing assistance during peak operational periods.
• Provides responsive and professional customer service to employees, supervisors, student employees, and campus partners.
• Performs other duties related to this job description and assigned by the Associate Director of Human Resources for Benefits & Labor Relations.

Work Scheduele:

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm

Hours per week:

35

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in human resources, or a closely related administrative function involving employee records, onboarding, benefits, or compliance processes
• Proficiency in office productivity software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets) and the ability to learn HR Information Systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all work
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated, civil service, or unionized environment (e.g., higher education, government, or healthcare) preferred
• Knowledge of benefits administration, employment law, civil service systems, and higher education practices
• Experience using HR Information Systems (HRIS)
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and employment compliance requirements

Additional Information

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary:

$52,000

For full consideration, apply by:

9/7/2026

Mohawk Valley Community College is an affirmatively Action, Equal Opportunity Employer deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. MVCC maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multicultural, and global worldview. We value the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in a world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, different abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.