Human Resources Generalist

Purpose This position handles the day‑to‑day operations and carries out responsibilities in all of the human resources functional areas, with a strong emphasis on benefits. The role is crucial for ensuring a positive employee experience, maintaining compliance with labor laws, and facilitating a smooth onboarding process. In addition, it is responsible for conducting new hire orientation and serving as the primary backup for the Administrative Assistant, ensuring continuity in front desk operations and office support. Essential Job Functions, Duties, & Responsibilities Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting comply. Expedite delivery of benefits by maintaining working relationships with benefit providers and ensuring knowledge of all benefits is current. Retain historical records by maintaining benefits recordkeeping system, filing, and retrieving benefit information. Monitor FMLA and leave‑of‑absence process. Submit all reports and information to appropriate locations in a timely manner. Ensure effective communication by responding to employee requests for information and interpreting company policies. Remain current on all legal regulations related to benefits and HR in general, including HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, Cobra, FERPA, and Healthcare Reform. Generate and send HR‑related reports to designated departments on a recurring monthly/quarterly basis. Assist as needed with recruitment: including full‑cycle recruiting, onboarding, I‑9s, and E‑Verify. Work directly with the Human Resources Executive Director on various projects. Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects as needed or directed. Treat all others with respect, understand the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others, respect differences among the Lincoln community, and demonstrate inclusive behavior. Deliver work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the University. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Perform duties independently under limited supervision. Deal with difficult situations involving sensitive and confidential employee issues. Communicate with all levels of employees and maintain strong attention to detail. Organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines in a high‑stress environment. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Operate standard office equipment and follow office procedures. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in human resources or related field or equivalent work experience. At least two (2) years of experience in Human Resources or closely related field. Excellent organizational and time‑management skills. Must be a team player, detail oriented, and able to work on multiple tasks concurrently while maintaining confidentiality. Preferred Qualifications A bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field. Three (3) years of progressive human resources experience. Physical Demands Ability to operate standard business office equipment. Communicate and exchange information, collect, compile, compare, and prepare work documents, set‑up and maintain work files. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.; retrieve and place materials on high shelves and on floor‑level shelves; stand, walk, carry, grasp, hear, see, sit, kneel, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, and reach. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. #J-18808-Ljbffr