Human Resources Generalist #631463

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee; Okmulgee (OK); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to support HR operations, maintain employee records, and manage onboarding for faculty and staff. You will respond to employee inquiries, assist with benefits and policies, and help ensure compliance with regulations.

The role involves administrative support, scheduling, travel coordination, and purchasing tasks, requiring strong customer service, communication, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Resources or related discipline required; Bachelor degree preferred.
• Two years of administrative, generalist, or related experience.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to HR, maintain employee records and paperwork.
• Answer employee inquiries regarding benefits and policies.
• Coordinate onboarding procedures and support day-to-day HR operations.
• Schedule, travel coordination, and general clerical duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Mathematical skills

Professional demeanor

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in HR or related discipline

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Campus

OSU-Institute of Technology

Contact Name & Email

Brooke Cook, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$14.94 - $19.23

Hourly

About This Position

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing administrative support to the HR department by maintaining employee records, processing paperwork, answering employee inquiries regarding benefits and policies, co-coordinating onboarding procedures, and generally supporting day-to-day HR operations, acting as the first point of contact for employees on HR related matters. The position serves as a resource to faculty, staff, and supervisors while ensuring adherence to policies, employment laws, accreditation requirements, and institutional procedures. The HR Generalist also provides general administrative support, clerical support and secretarial services, scheduling, communications, document production and organization, travel coordination, inventory, purchasing, and other administrative duties as required.

Education

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Human Resources or related discipline from an accredited college or university required; Bachelor degree preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirement if relevant.

Experience

• Proven history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
• Proven history in roles requiring data integrity and compliance.
• Two years of administrative, generalist, or related experience.
• Additional post-secondary education beyond requirements may substitute for years of required experience.

Licensure/Certification

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license will be required if performing the functions of the position requires the use of a personal or university vehicle.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer service and strong mathematical skills are mandatory.
• Proficient in spelling, punctuation, proper business English and excellent vocabulary.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Word and Excel.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external constituents.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work with various clients and visitors.
• A positive “can-do” attitude along with a professional appearance and demeanor should be modeled at all times.
• Must have a willingness to continually self-initiate learning to remain current in expertise.
• Should be able to quickly grasp and apply training in learning new skills and methods.
• Must be flexible, innovative and self-motivated.
• Must be detail-oriented, meticulous.

Communication Skills

• Must possess excellent listening and customer service skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.