HR Generalist
Location: Davidson, NC, United States · Reference: 761
About the Role
Are you a proactive, detail-oriented HR professional who thrives on building
connections and supporting employee success?
As our HR Generalist , you will serve as the primary point of contact for
College employees, managing day-to-day operations across the entire employee
lifecycle. From welcoming new hires during onboarding to advising on workplace
standards and maintaining compliance, you will play a pivotal role in
fostering a positive, value-driven campus community.
The ideal candidate has an initiative-taking mindset, works well
independently, and is passionate about providing exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruitment, Onboarding & Offboarding
Manage End-to-End Recruitment: Post job openings, screen resumes,
conduct initial interviews, and coordinate communication between
candidates and hiring managers.
Streamline Onboarding: Prepare offer letters, facilitate new employee
orientations, conduct background checks, and ensure all onboarding
documentation is completed smoothly.
Facilitate Offboarding: Manage the departure process, conduct Exit
Interviews, proactively collaborate with managers regarding backfill
plans, and ensure HRIS systems are finalized 30 days post-departure.
2. Employee Relations & Engagement
Primary Point of Contact: Serve as an accessible, neutral party for
employees and managers regarding HR policies, benefits, and workplace
standards.
Conflict Resolution & Coaching: Support supervisors in handling
performance issues, assist in resolving workplace concerns, and help
cultivate a positive environment.
Training & Development: Assist in coordinating employee training
programs and growth initiatives.
3. Benefits & Compliance
Benefits Orientation: Deliver New Employee Benefits Orientation for
incoming staff.
First-Line Support: Act as the initial contact for benefits inquiries;
escalate complex cases to the Assistant Director of HR (Benefits) or the
Director of Total Rewards & Compensation.
Records & Payroll Support: Maintain employee records in compliance
with labor laws and College policies. Partner with the Controller's Office
to facilitate and approve payroll.
4. Strategic Collaboration & Process Improvement
Enhance Workflows: Partner with the Director of Employee Experience to
identify and implement HR process improvements that increase efficiency.
Culture & Engagement: Work closely with the broader HR team to design
and implement programs, systems, and initiatives that boost employee
engagement and retention.
Administrative Support: Handle day-to-day administrative tasks,
including generating reports, scheduling meetings, and maintaining HRIS
systems.
Qualifications
Experience & Education
Degree: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,
or a related field required.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of direct HR experience (ideally in Higher Education or a structured office environment) OR
18 months of direct HR experience combined with 5 years of general professional experience.
Technical & Professional Skills
Compliance Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of HR policies, as
well as federal, state, and local labor laws.
HRIS Proficiency: Experience navigating HRIS platforms (e.g.,
Workday, Oracle, Power BI, Kuali Build).
Analytical Skills: Experience and interest in HR data gathering,
reporting, and analysis.
Soft Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, organizational,
and critical-thinking skills.
Discretion: Absolute commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification: SHRM-CP or PHR certification (or actively working
toward certification) is highly preferred.
Why Join Us?
At Davidson, we believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a
collaborative, mission-driven work environment where your contributions
directly impact on our community. Additionally, we believe we have a
competitive benefits package including an annual 9.5% contribution into your
retirement savings plan after 12 months of employment (403B vs. 401K, but
very similar); the ability to earn 4 weeks of vacation starting on day one;
paid sick leave; after 6 months of employment, a work from home day if you
want it; ½ day Fridays in the summer; 13 paid holidays including paid time off
the week between Christmas and New Years, etc.
Information about how to submit an application can be found
athttps: // employment.davidson.edu
