Full-Time Temporary HR Generalist

Regular/Temporary: Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Job Summary Develops and executes human resources (HR) practices to support and improve the daily operations of the Human Resources Department and supports academic and administrative units. Works in partnership with HR functional teams to provide a high level of service delivering strategic business goals. Handles employee relations, management coaching, data reporting and analysis, policy implementation and other HR-related activities ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.

Responsibilities Partners with HRBP and assigned business unit(s) or specialty groups to identify, develop and promote programs that meet strategic business objectives

Functions as a business advisor to employees regarding key organizational and management issues including employee relations

Supports the full-cycle recruiting process from identifying staffing needs to onboarding new hires; uses performance-based recruitment tools

Collaborates with HR Coordinators to ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding experiences

Collaborates with HR functional teams to push strategic initiatives throughout the organization

Identifies coaching and training needs and delivers coaching solutions or coordinates internal/external training resources

Leads or supports HR projects using Project Management methodologies

Supports performance management and organizational development tools to enable high performing teams

Uses HR technology to present strategic decision-making data

Addresses and resolves tier one employee relations issues in line with policies and applicable laws

Oversees conflict resolution and provides guidance per policies

Interprets policies to employees and managers; provides front line customer service

Supports the performance management process including goal setting and employee development plans

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Three (3) years of experience in Human Resources or related field

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Details at hr.kennesaw.Interprets and executes policies and procedures; Maintains data integrity and handles multiple tasks with deadlines

Federal, state, and local HR laws/regulations

Interpersonal, communication, time management, project management, presentation, problem solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems

The University prohibits harassment or discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnicity, religion, age, genetic information, disability, veteran or military status. For more information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity at View email address on click.appcast.io is not a supervisory position and does not have financial responsibilities. Travel may be required 1%-24% of the time. Final candidates will undergo a criminal background investigation per USG policy;