Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to, acquiring extensive skills in one or more areas with knowledge of several others:
1. Recruitment & Employment Support
o Coordinate, develop, facilitate and implement all phases of the recruitment and talent acquisition process, including posting jobs, recruiting, processing, communications, and hiring.
o Collaborate with and provide direction to hiring administrators to ensure timely, consistent, efficient and equitable hiring practices.
o Participate in onboarding and orientation programs to support a smooth transition for new hires.
2. Employee Relations & Support
o Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to workplace concerns, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
o Provide guidance to supervisors and staff on performance management and workplace conduct.
o Assist in handling low- to moderate-level employee relations cases in collaboration with Employee Relations Manager, OHR leadership, and Legal.
3. Benefits & Leave Administration
o Administer employee benefits, changes, and education.
o Administer leave programs, including FMLA, short-term disability, and accommodations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.
o Act as a liaison between employees and benefits providers.
4. HRIS & Data Management
o Maintain and update employee data in the HR information system (HRIS).
o Generate standard HR reports and assist with data tracking for compliance and analysis.
o Ensure accuracy and confidentiality of records.
5. Compliance & Policy Implementation
o Assist in interpreting and enforcing HR policies, ensuring compliance with institutional procedures and employment laws.
o Support compliance audits, accreditation processes, and preparation of related documentation.
6. Performance Management & Development
o Support annual performance evaluation cycles, tracking completion, communications and providing process guidance.
o Support professional development initiatives, including training registration and tracking attendance.
o Promote employee learning opportunities through internal and external resources.
o Assist with the exit interview process and offboarding activities.
7. Compensation Management
o Support processing annual increases and annual surveying/reporting.
o Support job description review, job analysis, reclassification requests, and position control.
8. HR Projects & Program Support
o Lead or support departmental projects (e.g., policy updates, process improvements, wellness initiatives).
o Participate in institutional committees or task forces representing OHR.
9. Communications & Employee Engagement
o Contribute to the development of HR communications, newsletters, and updates.
o Assist in organizing employee recognition and engagement programs or events.
10. Advisory & Administrative Support
o Provide functional support to other OHR staff and areas when applicable or in the absence of other staff.
o Collaborate with other OHR team members to ensure continuity of services and consistent practices across campus.
11. Perform other duties as required or as assigned.