University HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Onboarding

Augustana University; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Human Resources Generalist to provide comprehensive HR support to faculty, staff and supervisors. The role reports to the Associate VP for Human Resources and entails employee relations, policy interpretation, benefits administration and employment processes.

The successful candidate will manage multiple HR functions, maintain confidential records and collaborate with Payroll and campus partners to streamline processes and improve the workplace

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible human resources experience involving employee support and HR administration.
• Working knowledge of HR practices, employment regulations and confidential recordkeeping.
• Strong organizational, communication and customer service skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to learn new HR functions and collaborate effectively with campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR resource for assigned departments, providing guidance on employee relations, performance management and university policies.
• Coordinate assigned HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, employment transactions, appointment letters, benefits administration and immigration-related employment processes.
• Respond to employee and supervisor inquiries, providing timely assistance and appropriate referrals.
• Maintain accurate employee records and coordinate employment transactions with Payroll and other campus partners.
• Collaborate with campus partners on employee leave, accommodations, workers' compensation and compliance matters.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes, improve efficiency and enhance employee services.
• Provide cross-functional HR support, including backup coverage for designated HR functions.
• Assist with policy implementation, employee communications, reporting and departmental initiatives.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Employee relations

Policy interpretation

Benefits administration

HR compliance

Communication

Confidentiality

Prioritization

Learning agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

HRIS experience

Job description

Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD seeks a Human Resources Generalist to provide comprehensive HR support to faculty, staff and supervisors. The role reports to the Associate VP for Human Resources and entails employee relations, policy interpretation, benefits administration and employment processes.

The successful candidate will manage multiple HR functions, maintain confidential records and collaborate with Payroll and campus partners to streamline processes and improve the workplace