Strategic HR & Academic Affairs Generalist

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking an HR & Academic Affairs Generalist to support the broad range of HR and academic affairs functions for the ColumbiaDoctors Faculty Practice Organization and Primary Care. The role emphasizes service excellence, integrity, and independent prioritization of tasks.

You will serve as the first contact for inquiries, coordinate HRIS/payroll processes, manage leaves, onboarding, appointments, credentialing, and communications, and help with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/human resources or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in Human Resources.
• Exceptional customer service and employee relations skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of employment/labor law, including FMLA.
• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced office environment.
• Must possess a proven track record of initiative and follow-through on tasks.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must successfully pass systems training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of contact for HR and academic affairs inquiries for employees and managers.
• Coordinate HRIS/payroll functions and ensure timely paperwork for employment status and changes; implement payroll controls.
• Facilitate and coordinate leave requests and serve as contact for leave management.
• Assist in the academic officer appointments, promotions, tenure processes, credentialing, and privileging.
• Coordinate trainings, events, and communications (newsletters, listservs).
• Participate in HR meetings and maintain effective communication with supervisor and stakeholders.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR practices and policies.
• Provide cross-coverage for team members as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/human resources or related field

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking an HR & Academic Affairs Generalist to support the broad range of HR and academic affairs functions for the ColumbiaDoctors Faculty Practice Organization and Primary Care. The role emphasizes service excellence, integrity, and independent prioritization of tasks.

You will serve as the first contact for inquiries, coordinate HRIS/payroll processes, manage leaves, onboarding, appointments, credentialing, and communications, and help with