Generalist, Human Resources

The HR Generalist is a key member of the Human Resources team, providing both strategic and hands-on support across various HR functions. This versatile role is designed to support the daily operations of the HR department, ensuring efficient administration and alignment with the organization's strategic goals. The HR Generalist’s responsibilities span multiple areas, including recruitment, onboarding, records management, policy administration, and customer service, while also covering HRIS and special projects as needed.

In this role, the HR Generalist acts as a consultant to administration, faculty, staff, and student employees, offering expert guidance on HR-related matters. The HR Generalist also supports the Executive Director of Human Resources with special projects and contributes to the overall success of the department by being adaptable and responsive to various HR needs. 

Responsible for demonstrating LSSC’s core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating, and Celebrating when interacting with students, employees, visitors, and community members.

• HR Support: Provide comprehensive support in key HR functions, including new hire processing, onboarding, records management, and policy administration. Interpret and implement HR policies and practices across functional areas. Recruitment – full cycle recruitment, assisting with daily recruitment functions from application to pre-boarding stage. HRIS – Some basic HRIS functions as necessary.
• Daily Operations: Plan, coordinate, and participate in the daily activities of the Human Resources Department, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Customer Service: Serve as the primary liaison between the Human Resources Department and faculty, staff, students, and external entities, delivering exceptional customer service and resolving inquiries.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other HR team members, providing backup support across different HR functions as needed.
• Policy Communication: Clearly communicate and interpret HR policies and procedures for supervisors, faculty, and staff, ensuring understanding and compliance.
• Consultative Role: Provide expert advice to faculty and staff on HR-related matters, including state and federal employment laws, college regulations, and personnel procedures.
• Employee Relations: Act as a bridge between management and employees, addressing questions, administering policies, and assisting in the resolution of work-related issues.
• Special Projects: Support the Associate Vice President, Assistant Director, Human Resources by taking on special projects, ensuring flexibility and versatility in managing HR initiatives.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the College’s personnel policies and procedures, college benefits and Federal and State regulations pertaining to human resource functions. 
• Ability to effectively collect, analyze, evaluate and prepare statistical data. 
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including spreadsheets and database programs. 
• Exceptional people skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all constituents and ability to explain complex concepts. 
• Proficient written communication skills and excellent inter-personal skills. 
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with all College personnel, and members of the local community. 
• Ability to work well in a collaborative decision-making environment. 
• Technical ability in the use of computerized applications and tools, and ability to learn new software programs. 
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Human Resource Management or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in Human Resources management required. 
• Experience in higher education in an HR environment considered a plus.