Human Resources Generalist I - Onboarding/Employee Experience

Valdosta State University is seeking a Human Resources Generalist I to support key employee lifecycle activities with an emphasis on onboarding and employee experience. In this onsite role in Valdosta, GA, you will coordinate recruiting and employment actions, maintain HR records, and assist employees and leaders with policy-aligned HR processes.

Role Overview

This position performs a range of human resource management functions, including benefits, compensation support, onboarding, personnel research, recruiting, and training administration. You will help manage employment changes, separations, and related employee experience initiatives, while ensuring documentation is accurate and completed in the systems of record.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform employee recruitment, screening, interviewing, on-boarding, and orientation functions (20%).
• Prepare job profiles, benefits brochures, employee handbooks, and other materials as directed (10%).
• Maintain and compile data in human resources information systems (20%).
• Advise employees, supervisors, and managers regarding employee relations policy and programs; counsel employees and managers regarding work-related issues (10%).
• Assist in the formulation of staffing plans and personnel policies and procedures (10%).
• Perform benefit management functions, counsel and enroll employees in benefits programs, and maintain benefit records (10%).
• Administer employee training and risk management functions (10%).
• Support assigned employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employment changes, and separation processes.
• Facilitate employee orientation, education, and engagement initiatives to promote a positive employee experience.
• Partner with departments and campus stakeholders to coordinate employee-related activities and ensure timely, effective support.
• Process and maintain employment-related actions in designated systems of record, ensuring completion of required documentation and workflow requirements.
• Communicate with employees, departments, and stakeholders regarding documentation, case issues, discrepancies, or required follow-up actions to ensure accuracy and resolution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable university policies, system regulations, and federal, state, and governing agency requirements.
• Coordinate and complete employee offboarding and separation activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Process employee transactions, including hires, compensation changes, reclassifications, transfers, supplemental pay actions, promotions, and other employment-related changes.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail in data entry, record management, and case processing activities.
• Provide effective written and verbal communication and customer service to employees, departments, and campus partners.
• Assist leadership with research, reporting, audits, special projects, and process improvement initiatives.
• Identify and recommend improvements to processes, policies, procedures, and service delivery methods to enhance operational efficiency and the employee experience.
• Maintain employee records and documentation in accordance with record-retention requirements and applicable regulatory and organizational standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and other systems necessary for employee services and case management.
• Perform other human resources related functions as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related work experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office applications
• Excel
• Adobe Acrobat

Compensation

• USD 18 per hour
• Proposed salary: $18.50/hr (38,486/annual)

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants are required to provide professional references with current contact information, documentation of academic credentials, and employment history.
• During the search process, VSU reserves the right to ask candidates for Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during initial screening and prior to a conditional offer, view social media outlets, and remove job postings without additional notification.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check, and reference checks.
• Employment may be contingent upon job-based requirements if applicable: satisfactory credit check, successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), pre-employment drug testing, and confirmation of credentials.
• After initial hiring, employees must complete training including: New employee orientation; VSU's Annual Compliance Training: USG Ethics Policy; Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy; Drug Free Workplace; Sexual Misconduct and Title IX; FERPA; Motor Vehicle Policy; Workers Compensation (new hires); Georgia Open Records Act (new hires); and USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly).
• Job-specific training may include: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University states it has no intent to discriminate against applicants or any student or employee based on age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Credit

Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Benefits Team in the Office of Human Resources at [email protected].

Special Applicant Instructions

Valdosta State University may provide employment-based immigration sponsorship for select positions when consistent with institutional needs, University policy, and applicable law. Sponsorship is considered on a case-by-case basis and is not available for all positions.

Clery Disclosure

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is published annually by October 1 and is available online at https://www.valdosta.edu/administration/finance-admin/police/documents/2025-asfr-final-draft-aa.docx.pdf. A paper copy may be requested by emailing [email protected].

Supervisor Expectations

• Support assigned employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, employment changes, and separation processes.
• Facilitate employee orientation, education, and engagement initiatives to promote a positive employee experience.
• Partner with departments and campus stakeholders to coordinate employee-related activities and ensure timely, effective support.
• Process and maintain employment-related actions in designated systems of record, ensuring completion of required documentation and workflow requirements.
• Communicate with employees, departments, and stakeholders regarding documentation, case issues, discrepancies, or required follow-up actions to ensure accuracy and resolution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable university policies, system regulations, and federal, state, and governing agency requirements.
• Coordinate and complete employee offboarding and separation activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Process employee transactions, including hires, compensation changes, reclassifications, transfers, supplemental pay actions, promotions, and other employment-related changes.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail in data entry, record management, and case processing activities.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication while providing excellent customer service to employees, departments, and campus partners.
• Assist leadership with research, reporting, audits, special projects, and process improvement initiatives.
• Identify and recommend improvements to processes, policies, procedures, and service delivery methods to enhance operational efficiency and the employee experience.
• Maintain employee records and documentation in accordance with record-retention requirements and applicable regulatory and organizational standards.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and other systems necessary to support employee services and case management functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.