Job Description:

Reports To: Director of Employee Relations

Division: Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture? We are looking for a dedicated Human Resources Generalist with a focus in employee relations to join our dynamic HR team. In this role, you’ll provide comprehensive support to academic and administrative units, drive impactful HR initiatives, and contribute to a collaborative and engaging work environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Management, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience: 4-5 years of experience in Human Resources, ideally within higher education. Professional HR certification and familiarity with Workday HRIS are a plus!

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Strong critical thinking abilities

• Proficient in data analysis and metric creation

• Adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively

• Innovative mindset for process improvement

• Solid foundation in HR principles

• Team-oriented approach

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Work Environment:

This role requires a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee relations ensuring employees feel supported and informed.

• Champion a culture of inclusivity, respect, and collaboration across the University.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Stay current with HR best practices and legal requirements, sharing knowledge with the team.

• Interpret and administer HR policies, providing clear guidance and support to staff and faculty.

• Oversee the University’s ADA Accommodation process, ensuring equitable access for all employees.

• Help manage the University’s Pet Therapy Program, promoting well-being among our community.

• Support workplace investigations, performance management, and corrective action processes.

• Assist in policy development and updates, keeping our guidelines current and relevant.

• Facilitate training sessions for staff and faculty to enhance skills and knowledge.

• Aid in data integrity audits and reporting, ensuring accurate HR metrics.

• Support annual HR cycle deliverables, including performance management initiatives.

• Promote a professional image of HR throughout the University community.

• Stay informed about trends in the HR field and share insights with colleagues.

• Immediately report any unsafe working conditions to maintain a safe environment.

• Perform other related duties as needed, with flexibility to adapt to evolving needs.

Category:

HR - Admin

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Fairfield 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 any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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