Human Resources Generalist, Recreation and Physical Education

Human Resources Generalist – Recreation and Physical Education Be You. At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Human Resources Generalist, Recreation and Physical Education, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports students, staff, and campus partners while fostering an inclusive and engaged workplace. Be Bold. What You’ll Do Administer HR processes for full-time and part-time employees, including onboarding, offboarding, compensation, benefits, performance management, and engagement. Advise leadership on pay practices, position classification, performance appraisal, employee relations, and training and development. Develop and implement inclusive recruiting and hiring strategies. Manage hiring processes for foreign national, undergraduate, and graduate student employees in collaboration with Visa Services. Support salary planning and staffing strategies. Recommend and implement strategies to enhance compensation structures, promotion pathways, retention, and performance review processes. Oversee job postings, offer letters, welcome communications, and onboarding processes. Audit biweekly timecard submissions and oversee work‑study payroll processes. Prepare and advise on supplemental pay requests, pay exceptions, stop payments, and reissues. Coordinate departmental staff meetings, retreats, in-service trainings, and professional development initiatives. Monitor and communicate HR policies, regulations, and best practices. Ensure compliance with labor laws and institutional policies. Provide training and policy updates to staff and supervisors. Demonstrate excellence in conflict resolution, public speaking, and relationship building. Lead engagement committee initiatives. Maintain strong partnerships with Athletics HR, University HR, and other campus offices. Choose Duke. As part of Recreation and Physical Education, you’ll join a mission‑driven team committed to developing a welcoming, inclusive, and high‑performing environment. Your work will directly contribute to the success, wellbeing, and growth of our diverse Duke community. Anticipated Pay Range Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $70,000.00 to USD $78,000.00 . The university considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical, dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family‑friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: Job Code: 00001359 HR REPRESENTATIVE Job Level: 12 Duke is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and a provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Duke University