Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Central Ohio Technical College; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Ohio Technical College is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to manage recruitment, benefits, and performance management. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field, with significant HR experience. This role ensures efficient HR operations and support for employees and managers within a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years HR experience or 8 years with an Associate degree.
• Experience in public sector or higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support key HR functions: recruitment, benefits, performance management.
• Coordinate hiring and onboarding processes, maintain HR systems.

Skills

Recruiting

Benefits Administration

Managing Confidential Information

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Associate degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only):

Contract Length (Full-Time Faculty Only): Not Applicable

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range: $56,150 to $70,200

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position Status:

Position Status: Regular

Department:

Department: Human Resources

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 06/05/2025

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field and at least 5 years of HR experience, or an Associate degree in Human Resources or a related field and at least 8 years of HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of recruiting, benefits administration, and managing confidential information and documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two to four years of experience in the public sector or higher education environment

Summary of Duties:

The Human Resources Generalist supports key HR functions including recruitment and staffing, benefits administration, performance management, data reporting, and daily administrative operations. This role helps coordinate hiring and onboarding processes, administers employee benefits, maintains HR systems, and records, and assists with performance review tracking. The position ensures efficient HR operations and provides responsive support to employees and managers.

Location:

Location: Newark

Work Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
This position will have an on-campus presence.

Closing Date:

Closing Date: 06/22/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and at least 5 years HR experience or an Associate degree or related field with 8 years HR experience?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have 2-4 years of experience in the public sector or higher education environment?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please explain how many years of recruiting experience you have, what role you plan in the recruiting process, and your experience working with applicant tracking software.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please explain your experience in working with employee benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), to include benefit overview presentations, open enrollment, answering employees' questions, etc.

  (Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
Optional Documents
• Other Document

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Non-Discrimination Statement

Central Ohio Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status (past, present or future), national origin (ancestry), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent or any other basis under the law.