HR Generalist

Mission Statement

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service, and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist, and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

Title:

Human Resources Generalist

Division/Office:
Human Resources & Legal Affairs

Full-time, Exempt, May require work on weekends and evenings

This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources.

The Human Resources Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) Department, including onboarding and off-boarding, contracts administration, benefits administration, answering HRIS questions, administer employee engagement programs, and enforcing company policies and practices. This position is the face of the department to the University and outside vendors.

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications. Manages faculty contracts in conjunction with the Provost's Office.
• Assists with the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions, including hiring, interviewing, creating and processing requisitions, and onboarding; collaborates with department managers to make the hiring process seamless.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, open enrollment, and leave; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and engagement; training and development; onboarding and off-boarding.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as needed.
• Performs administrative duties such as creating check requests, reconciling bills, and ensuring contracts and invoices from various vendors are tracked and paid.
• Maintains the HRIS and ensures data is accurate; runs reports as requested; audits active student worker and adjunct faculty lists; assists employees with HRIS tasks such as password reset and e-signatures.
• Develops and assists with the organization of employee events like Years of Service Recognition, Christmas Party, New Employee Orientation, open houses, Blue Zones events, and others.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Actively develops relationships within the University in all departments.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law, including maintaining and/or obtaining a Human Resources Certification.
• Special projects as assigned.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. The percentages regarding the essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management. Some holiday and weekend work may be required.

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus

• At least one year of Human Resource Generalist experience
• Management experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict…