Job Information
Grand Rapids Community College Human Resources Generalist in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Human Resources Generalist
Human Resources Generalist
1639
April 17, 2024
Department: Human Resources
Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/meet-confer
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks, Exempt
Compensation: Grade 15, $63,000
Benefits: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/benefits-insurance/medical-plans/new-hire-benefit-enrollment
Reports to: Associate Director of Human Resources
Posting Closes: Open until filled, initial review May 1, 2024
SUMMARY
The Human Resources Generalist at Grand Rapids Community College will play a key role in supporting the overall HR functions. This position involves a wide range of responsibilities including, recruitment, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, policy implementation, and contract or employee handbook administration. The HR Generalist will collaborate with their assigned employee group to ensure a positive and inclusive working environment in alignment with our mission, values, and strategic goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Recruitment and Staffing:
• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes, including job postings, applicant screening and interviewing. This will happen using an evidence-based approach as well as a screening committee model. • Collaborate with supervisors to identify staffing needs and ensure timely and effective hiring. • Facilitate screening committee training for interview and selection procedures. • Guide managers through the position authorization process, and work collaboratively with management to design job descriptions for effective recruitment. • Meet with new hires; following up during the first months of employment to help communicate our culture and improve employee retention. • Conduct exit interviews, assess employee feedback, and evaluate the data to make recommendations for improvements to management.
Employee Relations:
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns. • Actively participate in employee relations and handbook updates or contract negotiations and administration; interpreting handbook and/or contract language for supervisors and employees. • Mediate and resolve employee relations issues, fostering a positive work environment. This may involve collaborating with the Office of General Counsel. • Conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution. • Create a proactive employee relations environment including effective communication and compliance with policies and laws, while ensuring fair treatment of employees. • Keep management advised of potential problem areas and recommend and/or implement solutions. • Interpret and apply applicable law and statute updates related to human resources management, as well as proactively maintaining compliance expectations.
Payroll and Benefits Administration:
• Facilitate & approve employee payroll setup, including additional compensation. • Lead new fiscal year setup for assigned employee groups. Responsible for coordinating all payroll changes for assigned employee groups • Implement and calculate employee pay out upon separation from the College. • Assist benefits staff with administering benefits programs, answering questions about retirement plans, medical benefits and leave policies.
Organization and Employee Development:
• Coach, counsel, and guide managers through the execution of employee disciplinary action process • Coordinate and facilitate employee training and development programs. • Manage performance review/evaluation programs. • Provide career counseling and share expertise with assigned employee groups and community members. Participate in student events focused on employment/career growth. • Leads cross college process-based man