Title: HR Generalist
Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional
Pay Grade: AP 4
Division: Business and Finance
Department: PHR - Human Resources
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the labor relations and HR business partner functions by supporting the assigned aspects of human resources support. With a focus on promoting a positive client-centered University Human Resources division and organizational culture, the HR Generalist will independently coordinate, plan, and prioritize tasks according to time constraints and deadlines.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Assist the Human Resources Business Partners in supporting client needs and requests in the areas of compensation, employment/classification, employee relations, labor relations, training and organizational development, and diversity/affirmative action.
Partner with other functional areas within University Human Resources as it relates to providing customer support to clients/stakeholders.
Provide support to designated client groups with a particular focus on employee relations, labor relations/contract interpretation, and talent needs. Champion the resolution of issues within assigned units before they become grievances as appropriate and within contractual parameters.
Support proactive employee relations and talent initiatives such as employee engagement surveys, action planning, talent reviews, succession planning, performance management/improvement, etc. Proactively work with managers and supervisors in their development to help foster a positive employee experience.
Provide support in the revision, development, and implementation of policies and procedures.
Serve on cross-functional teams and undertake projects of moderate complexity related to Human Resources programs and objectives.
Provide organizational and analytical support to the Labor Relations and HR Business Partner team e.g.: grievance tracking, organization/definition of workflows and process improvement initiatives; develop and maintain tracking mechanisms to improve timeliness; provide data and assist in data analysis for establishing performance metrics; generate, process, and maintain HR related forms and correspondence.
Conduct research on best practices, laws, technology updates, and current trends on HR issues, compile results, and make recommendations as necessary.
Provide HR policy, procedure, and collective bargaining agreement guidance and conduct evaluation and assessment of training program success. Serve on committees or stakeholder groups as assigned, including, but not limited to, negotiating teams.
Recommend to management and, where authorized, implement improvements in systems, processes, and procedures that will increase the effectiveness of labor and employee relations solutions.
Perform related departmental duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
Three years of professional Human Resources work experience is required (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered).
Excellent customer service, critical thinking/problem solving, data analysis, and written and interpersonal communication skills are required.
Personal computing skills, including working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software applications, are required.
Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws is required. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a higher education/union environment is preferred.
Knowledge of HRIS Systems, Applicant Tracking Systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and automated reporting tools is preferred.
Appointment Percentage: 100%
About Eastern Michigan University
Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The University currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan's exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year.
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