Human Resources Generalist

At Amarillo College, our mission is:
Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.

This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Human Resources Generalist who will be all‑in on our mission and will serve as the primary human resources contact for assigned departments under Amarillo College’s Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) model. Acting as a trusted advisor and “one‑stop shop,” the HR Generalist manages the employee lifecycle for assigned business units while providing responsive, employee‑centered HR support to supervisors and employees.

The HR Generalist develops deep working knowledge of assigned departments to provide consultative guidance regarding workforce planning, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, leave, accommodations, policy interpretation, performance management, retention, and separation processes. This position partners closely with HR specialists and Centers of Excellence including Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Payroll, Benefits, Total Rewards, and Employee Health to ensure a seamless employee experience.

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a closely related field.

* Years of relevant experience may substitute for educational requirements.

Required:

Two (2) or more years of experience in Human Resources.

Preferred:
Three (3) or more years of Human Resources experience in higher education, public sector, or governmental entities.

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for assigned departments and employees throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Build strong working relationships with supervisors and employees to provide proactive HR guidance and support.
• Consult with leadership regarding workforce planning, organizational needs, staffing strategies, employee retention, and succession planning.
• Provide timely and professional responses to employee and supervisor questions while coordinating specialized support when needed.
• Partner with HR specialists and Centers of Excellence to ensure seamless service delivery and issue resolution.
• Assigned departments may rotate periodically to support cross‑training, continuity of service, and institutional knowledge.

• Partner with supervisors to review staffing needs, position changes, funding sources, classifications, compensation alignment, and job description revisions.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Specialists regarding recruitment strategies, hiring timelines, candidate experience, and onboarding transitions.
• Provide hiring guidance to supervisors including interview support, hiring recommendations, and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate with Total Rewards leadership regarding compensation reviews, stipends, classification, and salary‑related matters.

• Manage onboarding activities following candidate acceptance, ensuring a smooth transition from Talent Acquisition to HR Generalist support.
• Complete onboarding processes including employment documentation, I‑9 verification, W‑4 and direct deposit setup, HRIS transactions, and personnel action processing.
• Coordinate new employee onboarding plans with supervisors to support early engagement and success.
• Provide benefits overview, handbook review, workplace expectations, and policy guidance to new hires.
• Partner with Financial Aid, Payroll, Employer Relations, and the Business Office regarding Federal Work‑Study employee setup and compliance.

• Provide coaching and guidance regarding workplace conduct, policy interpretation, corrective action, performance expectations, and employee concerns.
• Support investigations, conflict resolution, coaching conversations, documentation, and performance management efforts under the direction of HR leadership.
• Assist supervisors with retention efforts, employee engagement concerns, and workplace climate matters.
• Promote consistent and fair application…