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Human Resource Generalist
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Position Number: 3116233
Location: Kansas City, MO
Position Type: Human Resources

Rockhurst University is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team.

About the HR Department:

The Generalist reports to the Human Resources Manager in a four-person department responsible for serving approximately 500 full-and part-time faculty and staff. While this position provides general human resources support to the university, the primary focus areas for this position are employee recruiting, onboarding, and HRIS responsibilities. This position serves as the subject matter expert on recruitment, talent management, retention, workforce and HRIS management.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1910 and located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, Rockhurst is a Catholic university in the Jesuit tradition committed to providing inclusive, innovative, and transformative education. As a comprehensive university and supportive community of nearly 4,000 students, our mission is to form lifelong learners in the liberal arts tradition who engage the complexities of our world and serve others as compassionate, thoughtful leaders.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

Work closely with the Human Resources Manager, hiring managers and search committees to source candidates
Work closely with internal clients to provide applicant pools through active recruiting, interviewing assistance and guidelines, and serve as the primary contact for all staffing university wide
Develop job descriptions, ensure compliance with recruitment processes, and required postings
Assist in identifying, developing, and delivering effective HRIS training opportunities for university personnel
Administer and manage on-line applications and onboarding processes
Facilitate new hire orientation and new hire processes
Promote HR programs and policies to create an efficient and productive workplace
Undertake complex tasks around HRIS system maintenance
Maintain employee records in electronic and paper form
Maintain a strict level of confidentiality
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of compliance and regulatory issues
Research HR topics as assigned to implement new policies, programs, and procedures
Provide back-up assistance of various HR projects and functions

Qualifications:

Rockhurst seeks candidates for this position who have a proven success record in the field of Human Resources, preferably in a higher education. The successful candidate will have qualities that exemplify the Universitys Jesuit character, mission, and commitment to excellence. Demonstrate the ability to build and sustain a collaborative, team-oriented and approachable style are essential skills for this trusted position.

Specific requirements include:

Three (3+) years of relevant, increasing levels of experience and responsibility with human resources in a higher education or similarly complex, professional environment.
Bachelors degree in business administration, human resources, psychology, or related field required or a combination of comparable work experience and education.
Experience working with complex HRIS and payroll systems. Prior working knowledge with Paycom and/or Banner is a plus.
Leadership, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal, written, organization and communications skills.
Hands-on experience with increasing departmental efficiencies and effectively responding to competing priorities required.
Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional internal customer service.
PHR or SPHR and experience in other HR functional areas strongly preferred.

Full-time Rockhurst employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
A 37.5-hour work week
Extended paid holiday leave
Tax-deferred retirement plan
Free undergraduate and graduate classes for employees - 6 credit hour limit per semester
Free undergraduate classes for spouses and dependent children
Vacation and sick time along with 15 paid holidays
Positive work environment
Leadership and development opportunities

Applicants should submit a cover letter with salary expectations and three professional references. Rockhurst cannot accept any application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) by email, mail, or walk-in. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system.

Rockhurst University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Rockhurst uses E-Verify.

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