Temporary Human Resources Generalist

Biola University, Inc.; La Mirada, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,190,000 - 44,772,000; Part time

Job summary

Biola University, Inc. in La Mirada, California, seeks a Temporary Human Resources Generalist to support benefits, workers’ compensation, recruitment, compliance and employee relations.

You will be the primary HR contact for faculty, staff, student employees and administrators, delivering accurate information and service in a busy university environment. Requires a BA/BS in HR or related field and 1–2 years of HR experience, preferably in higher education, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of HR experience, preferably in higher education.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of benefits, workers’ compensation, recruitment and compliance.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Communicate basic employee benefits information and resources.
• Support federal/state policies and university HR procedures.
• Assist with scheduling, timelines, and leave programs (FMLA, disability).
• Serve as initial contact for workers’ compensation reporting.
• Maintain data in HRIS and generate basic reports as needed.
• Support HR events and prepare analytics on staffing and benefits utilization.

Skills

HR Experience

Onboarding/Offboarding

Benefits Administration

HR Compliance

HRIS Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS (Banner/ADP)

Job description

Temporary Human Resources Generalist

Department

Human Resources

Position Description

We are seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented HR Generalist to support the human resources operations of our university. This role plays a vital part in fostering a positive work environment for faculty, staff, student employees and administrators by being the primary initial contact for various HR functions such as benefits, workers’ compensation, recruitment, compliance, and employee relations.

Location of Work

Must work onsite at Biola University, La Mirada, California

Hours

Part-time – 25 hours/week. Anticipated end date is in May 2027. The need to continue will be assessed as the end of the assignment period approaches.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred

Supervisor

This position reports to the Sr. Director of HR and will support various functions within the department.

Alignment with Theological Position

Alignment with Theological Positions: The person who fills this position must be someone who personally agrees with Biola’s Articles of Faith and Statement of Biblical Principles. As such, this person may not speak against or act in a manner inconsistent with these positions during the course of their employment at Biola.

Essential Duties

• Communicate basic employee benefits information, including benefits guide, tuition waiver and exchange programs
• Support compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies as instructed by HR staff, this duty will vary by level of knowledge and training
• Assist Sr. Director of HR and Sr. Director, University Ops & Special Projects with scheduling meetings or establishing timelines
• Support the various employee leave programs (FMLA, disability, military, etc.)
• Serve as the initial contact for workers’ compensation reporting
• Assist in policy application and help ensure implementation is aligned with university goals
• May assist in facilitating learning and development initiatives for faculty and staff
• Serve as a resource for various HR events, including hosting Health Fair, conference hosting, employee recognition events as needed
• May be asked to prepare reports and analytics on staffing, turnover, and benefits utilization depending on skill level
• Maintain elements of data in the HRIS systems and ensure accurate employee data management
• All other duties as assigned that the supervisor determines are appropriate

Required Skills/Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of HR experience, preferably in a higher education environment, with broad exposure to onboarding/offboarding, benefits administration, payroll/timekeeping, and HR compliance
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and university HR practices
• Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., Banner, ADP) and basic data reporting
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) creation.
• Ability to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated self-starter, confident, and able to navigate through change
• Ability to manage high volumes of work, execute flawlessly, and understand HR processes
• Strong team player, internally with HR team and with the various employees that interact with HR

Hiring range: $23.00 - 25,00 per hour.