HR - Student Generalist

We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work.

By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together!

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST (Hybrid)

With general supervision, the Human Resources Generalist will provide comprehensive support and response to employees and managers to facilitate successful HR programs and business practices. The candidate will play a key role in the organization and within the HR department with responsibilities including new hire onboarding, training, policy implementation and compliance, benefits administration, termination, and HR best practices. The HR Generalist will report to the HR Business Partner to provide overall support to the organization's business leaders.

Perform general administrative duties including, but not limited to responding to employee questions related to University policies and procedures, benefits and other HR related inquiries
Manage the onboarding and orientation process for all new employees, including staff and faculty, with completion of required paperwork
Educate and train newly hired employees on University policies and benefits, internal process and procedures
Maintain Human Resources records by updating new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications in PayChex system
Create physical and digital Human Resources personnel files for all employees; Assist employees with questions and enrollment of benefits including health, 401k and disability
Coordinate with insurance broker and provide administrative data for benefits enrollment
Generate reports for employee data and listing upon request
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or related field, required
A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a Human Resources administration related field
Ability to utilize HRIS system software
Prior experience with focus on workers compensation, training and development a plus
Proficient in Excel or Google Sheet and ability to sort and analyze large volume of data
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. Westcliff University is an Equal Opportunity Employer