HR Generalist

Job Description Employee Services plays a vital role in the everyday success of SUNY Oneonta, supporting the entire campus community. We invite applications for an HR Generalist within the Employee Services Department. This position is a collaborative and service‑driven role that serves both the campus Employee Services team and the SUNY Research Foundation (RF) and its employees, providing a broad range of HR functions while contributing to research‑driven initiatives. Employee Services is committed to providing comprehensive human resources support that fosters a positive, inclusive, and efficient workplace environment. The department partners closely with campus leadership, faculty, and staff to deliver services related to recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and employee engagement. This unique role supports the private, nonprofit RF while remaining embedded in Employee Services, offering a dynamic opportunity to work across systems and stakeholders. Duties Managing SUNY Research Foundation employee processes Conducting orientations for new hires. Maintaining accurate employee records in ORACLE. Managing and monitoring compliance with the RF affirmative action plan. Conducting thorough background checks, including criminal, reference, and credit checks as required. Serving as the RF IT security contact. Maintaining the HR portion of the Research, Grants, and Contracts website and intranet. Collaborating with Employee Services team members, SUNY RF, and the Office of Research, Grants and Contracts to develop job descriptions, conduct searches, and administer benefits, leaves, and employee relations activities. Ensuring compliance with federal and state policies. Assisting in the preparation of employment action notices, such as pay increase notification letters. Providing guidance to employees regarding benefits, including health insurance, retirement, and leaves. Gathering data and compiling reports for compliance activities and institutional data requests. Developing and maintaining content for the Employee Services website and intranet, and creating informational materials and forms to support HR processes and initiatives. Participating actively in the Employee Services team, including identifying short‑ and long‑range plans for onboarding and orientation initiatives. Collaborating with leadership to create and support training and development opportunities. Supporting process improvement efforts by identifying and implementing automated HR systems. Occasionally supervising student employees. Salary $55,000. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Requirements Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. A minimum of one year of professional work experience. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Proficiency in Microsoft products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS. Familiarity with web design/maintenance or ability to learn. Additional Qualifications Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws. Ability to extract and analyze data, compose and present comprehensive reports. Demonstrated support of an inclusive and welcoming workplace or environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of and experience with varied human resource information systems. Ability to develop informational materials and design presentation materials. Experience working in the Human Resources field. Experience working with and serving diverse populations. Application Instructions To apply online, go to Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required). We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.