Human Resources Generalist

Join The University of Mississippi onsite in University, MS as a Human Resources Generalist supporting employees and managers with reliable HR guidance. In this role, you will help keep HR processes running smoothly across employee relations, talent activities, and day-to-day HR operations, while partnering with HR colleagues to improve the employee experience through data, training, and process refinement.

Compensation: $51,604.80 - $77,396.80 per year

Minimum qualifications: 3 years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees and managers, addressing HR-related questions, policies, and processes
• Support employee relations by gathering information, providing guidance, and escalating matters as appropriate
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding, including job postings, candidate coordination, and new hire processes
• Administer and support HR programs, including performance management, compensation actions, and employee engagement initiatives
• Ensure HR transactions are processed accurately and on time within HRIS systems
• Interpret and apply HR policies and procedures to promote consistency and compliance
• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and centers of expertise to support broader HR initiatives and projects
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and enhance the employee experience
• Provide training and education on Workday, recruiting practices, and fair and compliant hiring processes
• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws, institutional policies, and HR best practices
• Participate in HR projects supporting organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and institutional priorities
• Build effective working relationships with leaders, employees, and HR colleagues to improve communication and resolve workplace concerns
• Prepare and analyze HR reports and data to identify trends and support departmental and HR decision-making

Requirements

• Provide comprehensive HR support across multiple functional areas, including employee relations, talent processes, and HR operations
• Experience using Workday in a professional setting
• Experience working in Higher Education

Additional Information

• Department: Human Resources
• Substitution: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 basis.
• Interview accommodations: Candidates called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the interview date.
• EEO: The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in employment, education programs, and activities and complies with applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination.
• Background checks: UM conducts background investigations, including a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.