HR Generalist

College: SLCC

Department: Administration & Finance

Sub department: Human Resources

Type of Appointment: Unclassified

• Administrative/Staff

Salary: $41,058.00 - $45,784.00

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leave Coordination

• 60%

• Coordinate the ADA accommodation process, including interactive discussions with employees and managers, to ensure compliance with legal requirements and provide reasonable accommodation where necessary.

• Compile reporting as it relates to the State as a Model Employer (SAME) plan.

• Manage the FMLA process from initial request through return to work, including eligibility determinations, documentation review, and communication with employees, managers, and healthcare providers. Responsible for initiating second level review on any ineligibility decisions.

• Guide employees through the parental leave process.

• Coordinate the donation and use of shared sick leave.

• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Support Operations and Sedgwick on worker's compensation claims, including return-to-work arrangements.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave-related inquiries, providing guidance on eligibility, entitlements, and procedural requirements.

• Maintain accurate and confidential records, including tracking of leave usage, managing documentation, and updating relevant systems.

• Assist with the coordination of return-to-work processes, including facilitating accommodations, job modifications, and transitional work arrangements where applicable.

• Communicate with the payroll and benefits team to ensure timely notification of applicable leave.

• Provide training and support to managers and employees on leave related policies, procedures, and resources to promote understanding and compliance.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of leave administration processes and systems, identifying opportunities for efficiency enhancements and implementing best practices.

• Stays up to date on federal, state, and local leave regulations.

Employment

• 40%

• Work with hiring managers to fill vacancies in an efficient and effective manner with a highly qualified candidate in compliance with Federal and State Employment Regulations, and SLCC policy and procedures.

• Provide customer service and technical guidance to applicants and managers regarding the applicant tracking system(s) when necessary.

• Interact with applicants at various stages of the recruiting process. Communicate with the applicant throughout the process to ensure successful onboarding and transfer to hiring manager and employee engagement team.

• Direct search committee and hiring managers on proper interviewing protocols. Responsible for alerting management of any anomalies or inconsistencies with the search process.

• Process personnel actions for faculty and staff. Ensures accurate entry in the HRIS.

• Conduct final day meetings with employees exiting the organization.

• Assist with special projects and initiatives within the HR department.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience: Three (3) years working in an HR environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Must be able to demonstrate the proven abilities of intellectual reasoning, power of persuasion, and consistent dedication to the position.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: High Skills: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS and Word). Ability to learn to operate College-specific software and applications. Knowledge of WebEx, Zoom, etc. for virtual online meetings.

Other Qualifications: Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to multi-task.

Required Licenses or Certifications: Criminal Background Clearance. Valid, unencumbered driver's license

Preferred Experience: Experience with FMLA, ADA, Worker's Compensation.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SLCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SLCC is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SLCC is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.