Human Resource Generalist

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Full Time Clerical Alexandria, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $ Annually

The American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC) is the collective spirit and unifying voice of our nation's tribal colleges and universities (TCUs). AIHEC supports American Indian and Alaska Native higher education through dedicated research and programmatic initiatives designed to strengthen Native languages, cultures, and Tribal communities. Byleveragingits unique position, AIHEC serves as a collaborative partner, providing essential services to member institutions and emerging TCUs.

Additionally, AIHEC produces the Tribal College Journal(TCJ), a premier national publication sharing insights on American Indian education.

The Human Resources Generalist supports the organization's human resources operations by administering key functions, including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration,payroll support,performance management, and HR compliance. Working closely with leadership and staff, this position helps ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices while fostering a positive, compliant, and employee-focused workplace.

This position reports tothe Chiefof Staff.

• Serve as a resource to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Support employee relations by addressingworkplaceconcerns andmaintainingaccurate,confidentialpersonnel records.
• Maintain HRIS data andemployeerecords, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational and legal requirements.
• Ensureconsistent application of HR policies and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

• Coordinate thefull-cycle recruitment process, including job postings,sourcing, screening, interviewing,selection, and onboarding.
• Lead new employee orientation and support a positive onboarding experience.

• Administer employee benefits program sand serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries.
• Assistwithperformancedocumentation and employee development planning.
• Partner with the Finance Department to support payroll processing and resolve payroll-related issues.

• Support performance management, employee development, and training initiatives.
• Assistwithemployee engagement activities and other HR programs that promote a positive workplace culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum offiveyearsof experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experienceandfullcompetencyinadministering HRIS systems,specificallyADP Workforce Now Next Gen.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detailand strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working in a nonprofit environment andunderstandingnonprofit operations.

• Understanding of American Indian and Alaska Native higher education issues, Tribalcommunities, and Tribal Nations.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR).
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and talent management tools.
• Experience in organizational development or change management.
• Experience working in a mid-to-large-sized organization.

• Communication & Relationship Building:
  
  Builds trust and communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical & Problem Solving:
  Interprets HR data,identifiesissues, and implements solutions.
• Organization & Time Management:
  
  Balances multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Compliance &…